Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S90 JOTMOT history
S90 JOT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 163,546 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S90 JOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S90 JOT was last recorded at 163,546 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,816 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,730 miles
- Average per year
- 5,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,546 miles
- 2024 – 159,816 miles
- 2023 – 154,194 miles
- 2022 – 149,962 miles
- 2021 – 144,574 miles
- 2020 – 139,573 miles
- 2019 – 132,064 miles
- 2018 – 124,827 miles
- 2017 – 118,329 miles
- 2016 – 112,366 miles
- 2015 – 105,450 miles
- 2014 – 97,234 miles
- 2013 – 88,533 miles
- 2012 – 82,056 miles
- 2011 – 76,315 miles
- 2010 – 70,292 miles
- 2009 – 64,165 miles
- 2008 – 57,838 miles
- 2007 – 52,680 miles
- 2006 – 46,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront prop backlash
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank rear support tube corroded
- AdvisorySlight fluid leak on rear of transfer box + steering box
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,546 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 163,546 miles
- Test number
- 111428288647
- AdvisoryFront prop backlash
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank rear support tube corroded
- AdvisorySlight fluid leak on rear of transfer box + steering box
Fail163,546 miles (+3,730)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,546 miles
- Test number
- 355352076819
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront prop backlash
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank rear support tube corroded
- AdvisorySlight fluid leak on rear of transfer box + steering box
Pass159,816 miles (+5,622)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,816 miles
- Test number
- 283961714207
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront outriggers corroding--both sides
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass154,194 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 154,194 miles
- Test number
- 436444434552
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail154,194 miles (+4,232)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,194 miles
- Test number
- 344650258021
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,962 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 149,962 miles
- Test number
- 214031293627
- MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm onto rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres --spare very low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail149,962 miles (+5,388)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,962 miles
- Test number
- 314579431186
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm onto rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres --spare very low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,574 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 364562373269
- MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail144,574 miles (+5,001)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,574 miles
- Test number
- 804852769058
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass139,573 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,573 miles
- Test number
- 164272013226
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHorn switch slightly fautly
Fail139,573 miles (+7,509)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,573 miles
- Test number
- 704017701832
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHorn switch slightly fautly
Pass132,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,064 miles
- Test number
- 584948164274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,064 miles (+7,237)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,064 miles
- Test number
- 849299586831
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass124,827 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,827 miles
- Test number
- 985325463324
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,827 miles (+6,498)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,827 miles
- Test number
- 900673156807
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak off pipes replaced (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass118,329 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 118,329 miles
- Test number
- 123781682811
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryRear roll bar drop links have play
- AdvisoryPlay in steering drop joint
Fail118,329 miles (+5,963)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,329 miles
- Test number
- 921837982500
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryRear roll bar drop links have play
- AdvisoryPlay in steering drop joint
Pass112,366 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 112,366 miles
- Test number
- 481712001727
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCrack in os headlamp
- AdvisoryRear roll bar outer links have play
Fail112,366 miles (+6,916)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,366 miles
- Test number
- 404264098638
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCrack in os headlamp
- AdvisoryRear roll bar outer links have play
Pass105,450 miles (+8,216)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 105,450 miles
- Test number
- 455646345161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight damaged to os headlamp glass
- NoteSlight play in rear roll bar links
Pass97,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 97,234 miles
- Test number
- 649587944189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,234 miles (+8,701)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,234 miles
- Test number
- 697713244140
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass88,533 miles (+6,477)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 88,533 miles
- Test number
- 567624833152
- NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
- NoteSlight play steering damper bush
Pass82,056 miles (+5,741)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 82,056 miles
- Test number
- 159982632126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,315 miles (+6,023)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 76,315 miles
- Test number
- 165677811149
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteDrop link joint cover split
- NoteNoise from rear roll bar links
Pass70,292 miles (+6,127)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 70,292 miles
- Test number
- 450820220173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAir filter rubber mounts perished
Pass64,165 miles (+6,327)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,165 miles
- Test number
- 840201219106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,838 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 57,838 miles
- Test number
- 434385508101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,680 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,680 miles
- Test number
- 554939507175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,718 miles
- Test number
- 223672006431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S90 JOT
- Does S90 JOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 JOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S90 JOT?
- The MOT on S90 JOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S90 JOT done?
- S90 JOT was recorded at 163,546 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,952 miles a year.
- Has S90 JOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S90 JOT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S90 JOT 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 S90 JOT find?
- S90 JOT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front prop backlash; front steering damper bushes deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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