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Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S90 AUKMOT history

S90 AUK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

S90 AUK blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2025
Mileage
152,221 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 AUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 AUK was last recorded at 152,221 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2024: 152,219 miles, lower than 156,207 miles on 29 Jul 2024.

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
152,219 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,221 miles
  • 2023 – 153,747 miles
  • 2021 – 150,146 miles
  • 2019 – 139,872 miles
  • 2018 – 134,506 miles
  • 2017 – 128,885 miles
  • 2016 – 124,715 miles
  • 2015 – 119,365 miles
  • 2014 – 114,831 miles
  • 2013 – 109,003 miles
  • 2012 – 100,769 miles
  • 2011 – 93,392 miles
  • 2010 – 83,950 miles
  • 2009 – 75,731 miles
  • 2008 – 69,681 miles
  • 2007 – 63,995 miles
  • 2006 – 58,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from steering pump tp steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,221 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,221 miles
    Test number
    575291934812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail152,219 miles (-3,988)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,219 miles
    Test number
    946996009961
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail156,207 miles (+2,460)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,207 miles
    Test number
    110236221758
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belt mounting anchorage continuity affected by corrosion of rear crossmember. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember corroded adjacent to body fixing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Difficult to open from inside without a shoulder barge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake performance lagging noticeably. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,747 miles
    Test number
    803202188846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from steering pump tp steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail153,747 miles (+7)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,747 miles
    Test number
    906500703071
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe fractured on brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from steering pump tp steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail153,740 miles (+3,594)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,740 miles
    Test number
    877893467641
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass150,146 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,146 miles
    Test number
    899328953617
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,136 miles (+10,264)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    166387908095
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,872 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,872 miles
    Test number
    267454818557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  10. Fail139,871 miles (+5,365)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    887133559193
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  11. Pass134,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,506 miles
    Test number
    385090883457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,506 miles (+5,621)1 failure2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,506 miles
    Test number
    396927953636
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty

  13. Pass128,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    106743184048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,885 miles (+4,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,885 miles
    Test number
    916735332373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  15. Pass124,715 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,715 miles
    Test number
    720775375386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,365 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,365 miles
    Test number
    436579995016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail119,363 miles (+4,532)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    917188395018
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass114,831 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    756353484089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,003 miles (+8,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    295119893072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass100,769 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    156030332119
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear axle upper ball joint slight wear

  21. Fail100,769 miles (+7,377)2 repaired9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,769 miles
    Test number
    228270232150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake requires slight adjustment
    • NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs worn
    • NoteRear axle upper ball joint slight wear

  22. Pass93,392 miles (+9,442)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,392 miles
    Test number
    548289031183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass83,950 miles (+8,219)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,950 miles
    Test number
    511554840140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads becoming low

  24. Pass75,731 miles (+6,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    460431339171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass69,681 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,681 miles
    Test number
    404642248109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,995 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    184371127118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,975 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,975 miles
    Test number
    283950516414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,414 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    842618406120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S90 AUK

Does S90 AUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S90 AUK expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S90 AUK?
The MOT on S90 AUK expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S90 AUK done?
S90 AUK was recorded at 152,221 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has S90 AUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 AUK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S90 AUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S90 AUK find?
S90 AUK passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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