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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 ABOMOT history

L90 ABO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

L90 ABO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
110,706 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ABO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ABO was last recorded at 110,706 miles on 23 May 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,690 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,706 miles
  • 2024 – 110,599 miles
  • 2023 – 110,382 miles
  • 2022 – 109,659 miles
  • 2020 – 109,040 miles
  • 2019 – 106,355 miles
  • 2018 – 104,191 miles
  • 2017 – 101,687 miles
  • 2016 – 98,053 miles
  • 2015 – 89,506 miles
  • 2014 – 82,145 miles
  • 2013 – 81,054 miles
  • 2012 – 78,426 miles
  • 2011 – 76,366 miles
  • 2010 – 74,251 miles
  • 2009 – 70,014 miles
  • 2008 – 64,541 miles
  • 2007 – 59,596 miles
  • 2006 – 57,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,706 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,706 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    701222406709
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail110,690 miles (+91)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    277242061414
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    461644489246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,599 miles (+217)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    836115532873
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    303419659868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,382 miles (+723)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    720115986036
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  7. Pass109,659 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    543979886207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,040 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    466502837432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,355 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,355 miles
    Test number
    790476510304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,191 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    866647237953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,181 miles (+2,494)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    137909100640
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  12. Pass101,687 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    593900067638
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt frayed
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  13. Pass98,053 miles (+8,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    598272599329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outriger corroded

  14. Pass89,506 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    437211295079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  15. Fail89,506 miles (+7,361)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    148791095488
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  16. Pass82,145 miles (+1,091)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    138655194428
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise slight bind nearside front brake
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass81,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    188317243261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,054 miles (+2,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    756657643247
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass78,426 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    507429912294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,366 miles (+2,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    605855731206
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Pass74,251 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    552499830221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs pitted and corroded

  22. Fail74,251 miles (+4,237)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    803146230230
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs pitted and corroded

  23. Pass70,014 miles (+5,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    281397039206
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass64,541 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    540575438236
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass59,596 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    962840927201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    311791126234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    964581326286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L90 ABO

Does L90 ABO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ABO expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ABO?
The MOT on L90 ABO expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ABO done?
L90 ABO was recorded at 110,706 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has L90 ABO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ABO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 ABO 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 ABO find?
L90 ABO passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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