Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
S90 MLSMOT history
S90 MLS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 84,565 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S90 MLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S90 MLS was last recorded at 84,565 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,474 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,091 miles
- Average per year
- 4,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,565 miles
- 2025 – 83,474 miles
- 2024 – 81,446 miles
- 2023 – 78,247 miles
- 2022 – 75,828 miles
- 2021 – 71,210 miles
- 2020 – 65,161 miles
- 2019 – 60,094 miles
- 2018 – 56,310 miles
- 2017 – 51,878 miles
- 2016 – 47,496 miles
- 2015 – 41,226 miles
- 2014 – 37,962 miles
- 2013 – 33,920 miles
- 2012 – 30,881 miles
- 2011 – 28,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,565 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front steering joint seals leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle upper mounting ball joint gaiter split
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Reversing lamp inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Stone chip in offside headlight
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,565 miles (+1,091)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 84,565 miles
- Test number
- 138626148342
- AdvisoryBoth front steering joint seals leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle upper mounting ball joint gaiter split
Pass83,474 miles (+2,028)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 83,474 miles
- Test number
- 435575161935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper axle ball joint cracking
- AdvisoryBoth front axle tractor joints weeping
Pass81,446 miles (+3,199)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,446 miles
- Test number
- 848615549420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
Pass78,247 miles (+2,419)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 78,247 miles
- Test number
- 148558677643
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
Pass75,828 miles (+4,618)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,828 miles
- Test number
- 966734521429
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass71,210 miles (+6,049)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 71,210 miles
- Test number
- 956579525012
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,161 miles (+5,067)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,161 miles
- Test number
- 317636750404
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,094 miles (+3,784)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,094 miles
- Test number
- 697049311734
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,310 miles (+4,432)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,310 miles
- Test number
- 156993072558
- AdvisoryFront differential leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass51,878 miles (+4,382)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,878 miles
- Test number
- 381048187574
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryStone chips in head lamps
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass47,496 miles (+6,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,496 miles
- Test number
- 310846808349
- AdvisoryStone chip in offside headlight
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass41,226 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 41,226 miles
- Test number
- 902029345646
- AdvisoryStone chip in offside headlight
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass37,962 miles (+4,042)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 37,962 miles
- Test number
- 405948084240
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak from steering box
- NoteStone chip in OS headlamp
Pass33,920 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 33,920 miles
- Test number
- 758805273234
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail33,920 miles (+3,039)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,920 miles
- Test number
- 307004773429
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteEngine oil level slightly low
Pass30,881 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 30,881 miles
- Test number
- 196116182261
- NoteRear wiper blade slightly worn ,13inch
- NoteStonechip in offside headlamp lens
Fail30,881 miles (+1,998)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,881 miles
- Test number
- 347296482438
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteRear wiper blade slightly worn ,13inch
- NoteStonechip in offside headlamp lens
Pass28,883 miles (+7,763)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 28,883 miles
- Test number
- 339832221366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,120 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 21,120 miles
- Test number
- 949423811085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear diff pinion oil seal leaking, small leak
Questions about S90 MLS
- Does S90 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 MLS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S90 MLS?
- The MOT on S90 MLS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S90 MLS done?
- S90 MLS was recorded at 84,565 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
- Has S90 MLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S90 MLS has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on S90 MLS 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 MLS find?
- S90 MLS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: both front steering joint seals leaking slightly; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal, and 1 more.
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