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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 ABFMOT history

L90 ABF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L90 ABF white 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,715 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ABF was last recorded at 71,715 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,475 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,240 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,715 miles
  • 2025 – 70,475 miles
  • 2024 – 69,152 miles
  • 2023 – 67,778 miles
  • 2022 – 65,351 miles
  • 2021 – 61,612 miles
  • 2020 – 57,203 miles
  • 2019 – 52,905 miles
  • 2018 – 47,232 miles
  • 2017 – 40,825 miles
  • 2016 – 35,792 miles
  • 2015 – 30,639 miles
  • 2014 – 27,248 miles
  • 2013 – 27,168 miles
  • 2012 – 26,891 miles
  • 2011 – 25,769 miles
  • 2010 – 24,288 miles
  • 2009 – 22,256 miles
  • 2008 – 20,000 miles
  • 2007 – 17,488 miles
  • 2006 – 14,109 miles
  • 2005 – 10,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,715 miles
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,715 miles (+1,240)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    794348781122
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,475 miles (+1,323)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    254713814393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass69,152 miles (+1,374)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    700969420340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass67,778 miles (+2,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    998225929348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,351 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,351 miles
    Test number
    210189911707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,612 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    417020074045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    458850359580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,203 miles (+4,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    947205014170
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,905 miles (+5,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    122903657889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,232 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,232 miles
    Test number
    506496088859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,825 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,825 miles
    Test number
    764814485296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,792 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    565208661775
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  13. Pass30,639 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,639 miles
    Test number
    998842403029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,248 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    207440244234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,168 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    675950903277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,891 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    709033902254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    405887101299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,769 miles (+1,481)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    779977501226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass24,288 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    881672600273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,256 miles (+2,256)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    641454509284
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel tank damp

  21. Fail20,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    660781218245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass20,000 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    664661218262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,488 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    263245607209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    322136206441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,109 miles (+3,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    611956606257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass10,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    10,518 miles
    Test number
    372920415287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail10,518 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,518 miles
    Test number
    690500415259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about L90 ABF

Does L90 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ABF is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ABF?
The MOT on L90 ABF is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ABF done?
L90 ABF was recorded at 71,715 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has L90 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ABF has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 ABF 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 ABF find?
L90 ABF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 16 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 13 more.

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