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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 ABGMOT history

L90 ABG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

L90 ABG black 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 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
133,605 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ABG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ABG was last recorded at 133,605 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2017: 121,780 miles, lower than 121,796 miles on 2 Aug 2017.

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
133,587 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,605 miles
  • 2024 – 133,587 miles
  • 2022 – 132,898 miles
  • 2020 – 131,877 miles
  • 2019 – 131,869 miles
  • 2018 – 126,176 miles
  • 2017 – 121,780 miles
  • 2016 – 119,650 miles
  • 2015 – 112,974 miles
  • 2014 – 106,572 miles
  • 2013 – 97,602 miles
  • 2012 – 90,647 miles
  • 2011 – 84,808 miles
  • 2010 – 79,715 miles
  • 2009 – 73,223 miles
  • 2008 – 64,827 miles
  • 2007 – 50,033 miles
  • 2006 – 33,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid low. between min and max. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage only (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Drivers seat belt stalk missing outer cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    281143306183
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid low. between min and max. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage only (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail133,604 miles (+17)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,604 miles
    Test number
    157579729390
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative hazards inop (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working screen wash pump not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid low. between min and max. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage only (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail133,587 miles (+689)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,587 miles
    Test number
    349075284897
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside swivel ball pitted

  4. Pass132,898 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    547775192863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,877 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,877 miles
    Test number
    460978840408
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk missing outer cover

  6. Fail131,869 miles (+5,693)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,869 miles
    Test number
    918553605888
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt stalk missing outer cover

  7. Pass126,176 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    311116652127
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt stalk cover missing

  8. Pass121,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    923500826698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,780 miles (-16)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    751123745098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  10. Fail121,796 miles (+2,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,796 miles
    Test number
    966627292407
    • FailureOffside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

  11. Pass119,650 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    980863243874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail119,639 miles (+6,665)2 dangerous13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,639 miles
    Test number
    614166699552
    • DangerousLower Steering column universal joint insecure at steering box (2.1.5)
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencer(s) fitted (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near front "hockey stick" rear mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm loose on spindle (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil "spinner" filter noisy
    • AdvisoryHorn sound poor

  13. Pass112,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,974 miles
    Test number
    519932645152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,973 miles (+6,401)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,973 miles
    Test number
    966769935149
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass106,572 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,572 miles
    Test number
    125699024174
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail106,571 miles (+8,969)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,571 miles
    Test number
    258227324199
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass97,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,602 miles
    Test number
    879037033172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,602 miles (+6,955)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,602 miles
    Test number
    447033833146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass90,647 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,647 miles
    Test number
    359583422142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,522 miles (+5,714)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    777385112193
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,808 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    418684191059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    381446370017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,715 miles (+6,492)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    612755670041
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass73,223 miles (+8,396)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    374659069025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,827 miles (+14,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    383398578066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,033 miles (+16,647)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    180633737440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    160429916437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ABG

Does L90 ABG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ABG expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ABG?
The MOT on L90 ABG expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ABG done?
L90 ABG was recorded at 133,605 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 5,204 miles a year.
Has L90 ABG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ABG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 ABG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 ABG find?
L90 ABG passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid low. between min and max.; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage only.

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