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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S90 LTDMOT history

S90 LTD is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 1,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

S90 LTD 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
1,292 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 LTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 LTD was last recorded at 1,292 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2015: 225 miles, lower than 50,248 miles on 17 Oct 2011.

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
415 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,292 miles
  • 2025 – 415 miles
  • 2024 – 382 miles
  • 2018 – 342 miles
  • 2017 – 298 miles
  • 2015 – 232 miles
  • 2011 – 50,248 miles
  • 2010 – 48,964 miles
  • 2009 – 46,242 miles
  • 2008 – 45,242 miles
  • 2007 – 44,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,292 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,292 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    1,292 miles
    Test number
    705822514347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass415 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    415 miles
    Test number
    669429863935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass382 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    382 miles
    Test number
    761051509141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside components
  4. Pass342 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    342 miles
    Test number
    318133144723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass298 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    298 miles
    Test number
    955112964949
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  6. Pass232 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    232 miles
    Test number
    904927854934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail225 miles2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225 miles
    Test number
    873572467238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember in more than one area (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276605884057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear tank cover corroded
  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195298003483
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear subframe corroded
  10. Pass50,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    709280991214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,241 miles (+1,277)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    806750691213
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  12. Pass48,964 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    150754780278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,948 miles (+2,706)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    114629270200
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass46,242 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,242 miles
    Test number
    790298039252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,242 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    282587458052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear in drag link ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper bushes
  16. Fail45,242 miles (+983)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    423633858055
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear in drag link ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear in steering damper bushes
  17. Pass44,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    894037817083
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S90 LTD

Does S90 LTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 LTD is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 LTD?
The MOT on S90 LTD is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 LTD done?
S90 LTD was recorded at 1,292 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Has S90 LTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 LTD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S90 LTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S90 LTD find?
S90 LTD passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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