Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L90 YSSMOT history
L90 YSS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 165,132 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 YSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 YSS was last recorded at 165,132 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,932 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,200 miles
- Average per year
- 6,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,132 miles
- 2025 – 163,932 miles
- 2024 – 162,288 miles
- 2023 – 156,639 miles
- 2022 – 151,776 miles
- 2021 – 145,830 miles
- 2020 – 140,198 miles
- 2019 – 132,849 miles
- 2018 – 127,855 miles
- 2017 – 122,351 miles
- 2016 – 115,019 miles
- 2015 – 109,266 miles
- 2014 – 102,743 miles
- 2013 – 94,222 miles
- 2012 – 85,140 miles
- 2011 – 76,954 miles
- 2009 – 61,635 miles
- 2008 – 39,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,132 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,132 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 165,132 miles
- Test number
- 140077799420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,932 miles (+1,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,932 miles
- Test number
- 884125234139
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass162,288 miles (+29)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 162,288 miles
- Test number
- 164810866882
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,259 miles (+5,620)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,259 miles
- Test number
- 999207617158
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,639 miles (+4,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 156,639 miles
- Test number
- 728432969336
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs have slight oil leaks
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,776 miles (+5,946)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,776 miles
- Test number
- 301862975425
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,830 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 145,830 miles
- Test number
- 653660845573
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,830 miles (+5,632)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,830 miles
- Test number
- 946988516402
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,198 miles (+7,349)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,198 miles
- Test number
- 715211648836
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,849 miles (+4,994)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 132,849 miles
- Test number
- 581282215666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,855 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 127,855 miles
- Test number
- 539033409310
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass122,351 miles (+7,332)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 122,351 miles
- Test number
- 187746440274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,019 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 115,019 miles
- Test number
- 963631449164
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fail115,019 miles (+5,753)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,019 miles
- Test number
- 977806503872
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,266 miles (+6,523)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,266 miles
- Test number
- 139639075496
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass102,743 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 102,743 miles
- Test number
- 867578954010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,222 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,222 miles
- Test number
- 176423263006
- Repaired at testNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Pass94,222 miles (+9,082)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 94,222 miles
- Test number
- 445463863069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,140 miles (+8,186)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,140 miles
- Test number
- 466022062042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 76,954 miles
- Test number
- 638574031083
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fail76,953 miles (+15,318)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,953 miles
- Test number
- 447374831070
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass61,635 miles (+9,593)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 61,635 miles
- Test number
- 134958159340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 52,042 miles
- Test number
- 861927309027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,042 miles (+12,555)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,042 miles
- Test number
- 951546209034
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Pass39,487 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,487 miles
- Test number
- 313242138038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L90 YSS
- Does L90 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YSS is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 YSS?
- The MOT on L90 YSS is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 YSS done?
- L90 YSS was recorded at 165,132 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
- Has L90 YSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 YSS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 YSS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 YSS find?
- L90 YSS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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