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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 YSTMOT history

L90 YST is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

L90 YST black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,015 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YST was last recorded at 159,015 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2013: 70,178 miles, lower than 71,703 miles on 6 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,711 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,304 miles
Average per year
7,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,015 miles
  • 2024 – 156,711 miles
  • 2022 – 125,099 miles
  • 2021 – 123,616 miles
  • 2020 – 122,818 miles
  • 2019 – 121,980 miles
  • 2018 – 118,149 miles
  • 2017 – 112,071 miles
  • 2016 – 103,521 miles
  • 2015 – 97,349 miles
  • 2014 – 90,557 miles
  • 2013 – 80,586 miles
  • 2012 – 71,703 miles
  • 2011 – 63,581 miles
  • 2010 – 55,481 miles
  • 2009 – 46,923 miles
  • 2008 – 37,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,015 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,015 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,015 miles
    Test number
    838149142954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,711 miles (+31,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,711 miles
    Test number
    319346224288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm, top bush perished/ split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,099 miles (+1,483)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,099 miles
    Test number
    548754697993
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,616 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,616 miles
    Test number
    852573292591
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant bottle empty,(topped up at time of test)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil below minimum,(topped up at time of test)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass122,818 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    267309052796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,749 miles (+769)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,749 miles
    Test number
    357169929753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested No coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested Calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo engine coolant
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass121,980 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    500247637204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded

  8. Pass118,149 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    481931294746
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass112,071 miles (+8,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,071 miles
    Test number
    924137517869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    322703953336
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail103,521 miles (+6,172)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    751147600379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILTER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass97,349 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    265980775135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,557 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    105717964242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    519677543256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,178 miles (-1,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    795577843212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,703 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,703 miles
    Test number
    919660652253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,581 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    776387351212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,481 miles (+8,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    340000560284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    514576369235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail46,923 miles (+9,627)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,923 miles
    Test number
    763026969235
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass37,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,296 miles
    Test number
    150669678170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 YST

Does L90 YST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YST is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 YST?
The MOT on L90 YST is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 YST done?
L90 YST was recorded at 159,015 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 7,017 miles a year.
Has L90 YST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YST has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 YST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 YST find?
L90 YST passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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