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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S90 PLYMOT history

S90 PLY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

S90 PLY grey 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
116,127 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 PLY
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
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 PLY was last recorded at 116,127 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,127 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,127 miles
  • 2024 – 109,769 miles
  • 2023 – 104,568 miles
  • 2022 – 100,436 miles
  • 2021 – 97,202 miles
  • 2020 – 94,483 miles
  • 2019 – 93,148 miles
  • 2018 – 86,614 miles
  • 2017 – 82,629 miles
  • 2016 – 78,983 miles
  • 2015 – 75,684 miles
  • 2014 – 68,366 miles
  • 2013 – 61,466 miles
  • 2012 – 54,081 miles
  • 2011 – 40,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,127 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,127 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    964973338279
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail116,127 miles (+6,358)2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    202729587026
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass109,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    849082435973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,769 miles (+5,201)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    549317205291
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass104,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    566248585535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,568 miles (+4,132)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    534776649153
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  7. Pass100,436 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    223758628461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,202 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,202 miles
    Test number
    168757376750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,483 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    132579849606
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
  10. Pass93,148 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    558407870826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,940 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    430605828082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,614 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    844371886063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,607 miles (+3,978)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    710421717084
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass82,629 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,629 miles
    Test number
    585038595947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,983 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    801648680850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,684 miles (+7,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    508886545182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass68,366 miles (+6,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    355061454117
    • NoteRear lower shocker bushes worn
  18. Pass61,466 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    316345033136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail61,464 miles (+7,383)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    756250933172
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass54,081 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    577992982017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail54,081 miles (+13,781)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,081 miles
    Test number
    785620882008
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass40,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    705477871040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 PLY

Does S90 PLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 PLY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 PLY?
The MOT on S90 PLY 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 PLY done?
S90 PLY was recorded at 116,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
Has S90 PLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 PLY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S90 PLY 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 PLY find?
S90 PLY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/crossmember.

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