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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S90 NOTMOT history

S90 NOT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 109,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S90 NOT green 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,137 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 NOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 NOT was last recorded at 109,137 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2008: 55,299 miles, lower than 552,890 miles on 15 Sept 2008.
  • 27 Sept 2013: 82,083 miles, lower than 820,759 miles on 23 Sept 2013.

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
107,837 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,137 miles
  • 2025 – 107,837 miles
  • 2024 – 106,818 miles
  • 2023 – 105,491 miles
  • 2022 – 103,972 miles
  • 2021 – 102,449 miles
  • 2020 – 99,950 miles
  • 2019 – 99,145 miles
  • 2018 – 96,169 miles
  • 2017 – 94,046 miles
  • 2016 – 91,527 miles
  • 2015 – 89,213 miles
  • 2014 – 85,819 miles
  • 2013 – 82,083 miles
  • 2012 – 77,085 miles
  • 2011 – 71,330 miles
  • 2010 – 66,367 miles
  • 2009 – 60,726 miles
  • 2008 – 55,299 miles
  • 2007 – 50,165 miles
  • 2006 – 45,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,137 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrorglass broken

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

36 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,137 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    405633683039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,837 miles (+1,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    326195283845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,818 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    298476198725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,813 miles (+1,322)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    869194452343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass105,491 miles (+1,519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    573754441882
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Either Side Of Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,972 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    522504775328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    807482581412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,448 miles (+2,498)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    454044098772
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,950 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    350847252543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,948 miles (+803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,948 miles
    Test number
    588166118877
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear one (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  11. Pass99,145 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    254928165619
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrorglass broken (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail99,130 miles (+2,961)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    387537672167
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrorglass broken (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass96,169 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    137046931053
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail96,160 miles (+2,114)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    164973912192
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn PROPSHAFT BOTH UJ"S (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass94,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    468742115844
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWiper park faulty

  16. Fail94,046 miles (+2,519)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    128381746752
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine overfull with oil
    • AdvisoryWiper park faulty

  17. Pass91,527 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,527 miles
    Test number
    649305145269
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass89,213 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    890735474016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint close to fail limit (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail89,212 miles (+3,393)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    914011813013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint close to fail limit (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass85,819 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    979494374215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,816 miles (+3,733)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    185752674203
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass82,083 miles (-738,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    438940073282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail820,759 miles (+743,674)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    820,759 miles
    Test number
    649936863299
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass77,085 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    647272062244
    • NoteNearside door step damaged

  25. Fail77,085 miles (+5,755)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    607761162237
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside door step damaged

  26. Pass71,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    266271471279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,330 miles (+4,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    976230271274
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass66,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    170010080238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,367 miles (+5,641)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    531580970244
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass60,726 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,726 miles
    Test number
    262578569220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,716 miles (+5,417)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    260404969211
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass55,299 miles (-497,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    392890868487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail552,890 miles (+502,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    552,890 miles
    Test number
    342769558449
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  34. Pass50,165 miles (+5,094)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    494560167282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
    • NoteUnder body dirty

  35. Pass45,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    851139666207
    • NoteFront registration plate slight damaged
    • NoteMain beam not working on flash operation

  36. Fail45,071 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    480539966277
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteMain beam not working on flash operation

Questions about S90 NOT

Does S90 NOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 NOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 NOT?
The MOT on S90 NOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 NOT done?
S90 NOT was recorded at 109,137 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has S90 NOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 NOT has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S90 NOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S90 NOT find?
S90 NOT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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