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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 YUMMOT history

L90 YUM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L90 YUM blue 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,847 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YUM was last recorded at 168,847 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2008: 71,591 miles, lower than 71,597 miles on 25 Feb 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,720 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,127 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,847 miles
  • 2024 – 165,720 miles
  • 2023 – 165,175 miles
  • 2022 – 161,325 miles
  • 2020 – 157,374 miles
  • 2019 – 153,345 miles
  • 2018 – 145,264 miles
  • 2016 – 127,135 miles
  • 2015 – 115,867 miles
  • 2014 – 111,498 miles
  • 2013 – 109,686 miles
  • 2011 – 96,886 miles
  • 2010 – 82,703 miles
  • 2009 – 80,328 miles
  • 2008 – 71,591 miles
  • 2007 – 69,795 miles
  • 2006 – 57,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,847 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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,847 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,847 miles
    Test number
    347685443503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,720 miles (+545)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,720 miles
    Test number
    826718848134
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,175 miles (+3,850)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,175 miles
    Test number
    465489779500
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,325 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,325 miles
    Test number
    108348176198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,374 miles (+4,029)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,374 miles
    Test number
    565713928716
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,345 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,345 miles
    Test number
    456775971430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,335 miles (+8,071)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,335 miles
    Test number
    676608993543
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass145,264 miles (+9,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    716355886588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    380515481322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail135,382 miles (+8,247)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,382 miles
    Test number
    548580131212
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass127,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    277245926251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,135 miles (+11,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,135 miles
    Test number
    967228819367
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass115,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    364148517669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail115,867 miles (+4,369)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    708914795073
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass111,498 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    866063014257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to chassis and body mounts
    • NoteNearside front hubseal leaking

  16. Fail111,475 miles (+1,789)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,475 miles
    Test number
    327629804496
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to chassis and body mounts
    • NoteNearside front hubseal leaking

  17. Pass109,686 miles (+196)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,686 miles
    Test number
    278982303446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail109,490 miles (+12,604)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    147337583034
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,886 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,886 miles
    Test number
    137805231354
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNon original steering wheel

  20. Fail96,878 miles (+14,175)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    598295831316
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNon original steering wheel

  21. Pass82,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    511652780276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,703 miles (+2,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    972497770244
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass80,328 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    682269689208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,591 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    382750988242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,597 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    540036058076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,795 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    702863837068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTrack rod slightly bent

  27. Fail69,795 miles (+11,814)16 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    920361637081
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTrack rod is slightly bent

  28. Pass57,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    220702436091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,981 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    783271236043
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L90 YUM

Does L90 YUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YUM is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 YUM?
The MOT on L90 YUM is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 YUM done?
L90 YUM was recorded at 168,847 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has L90 YUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YUM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 YUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 YUM find?
L90 YUM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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