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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 ABAMOT history

L90 ABA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

L90 ABA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
182,696 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ABA was last recorded at 182,696 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,023 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
6,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,696 miles
  • 2024 – 182,023 miles
  • 2023 – 180,860 miles
  • 2022 – 180,758 miles
  • 2021 – 180,434 miles
  • 2020 – 174,823 miles
  • 2019 – 172,574 miles
  • 2018 – 169,271 miles
  • 2017 – 166,419 miles
  • 2015 – 154,893 miles
  • 2014 – 140,822 miles
  • 2013 – 125,513 miles
  • 2012 – 110,491 miles
  • 2011 – 95,916 miles
  • 2010 – 82,274 miles
  • 2009 – 68,449 miles
  • 2006 – 55,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,696 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,696 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,696 miles
    Test number
    546043588724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,023 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,023 miles
    Test number
    761018615168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,860 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    180,860 miles
    Test number
    558164713417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,758 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    180,758 miles
    Test number
    262391897191
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  5. Pass180,434 miles (+5,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,434 miles
    Test number
    608631718378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Pass174,823 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    652856930390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,814 miles (+2,240)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,814 miles
    Test number
    575355226963
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass172,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,574 miles
    Test number
    261518630062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,574 miles (+3,303)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,574 miles
    Test number
    691545277037
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass169,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,271 miles
    Test number
    308996708925
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail169,271 miles (+2,852)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,271 miles
    Test number
    689663889687
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass166,419 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,419 miles
    Test number
    391251488744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail166,406 miles (+11,513)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,406 miles
    Test number
    457509838263
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass154,893 miles (+41)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    154,893 miles
    Test number
    206948725087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear silencer rear mount insecure

  15. Fail154,852 miles (+14,030)8 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,852 miles
    Test number
    876386515007
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer rear mount insecure

  16. Pass140,822 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    588027924003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail140,822 miles (+15,309)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    368897924042
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass125,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    118775923416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,513 miles (+15,022)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    927434623053
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass110,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    179485322090
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Fail110,491 miles (+14,575)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,491 miles
    Test number
    715215522015
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass95,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    598616121050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,916 miles (+13,642)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,916 miles
    Test number
    439546921070
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass82,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    141095020480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,274 miles (+13,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    151575720067
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass68,449 miles (+12,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    260889329007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    960731436168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ABA

Does L90 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ABA expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ABA?
The MOT on L90 ABA expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ABA done?
L90 ABA was recorded at 182,696 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 6,567 miles a year.
Has L90 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ABA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 ABA 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 L90 ABA find?
L90 ABA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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