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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 ABXMOT history

L90 ABX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 433,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

L90 ABX blue 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 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
433,955 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L90 ABX was last recorded at 433,955 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
433,955 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
16,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 433,955 miles
  • 2024 – 432,376 miles
  • 2023 – 428,087 miles
  • 2022 – 425,757 miles
  • 2021 – 420,904 miles
  • 2020 – 406,250 miles
  • 2019 – 382,034 miles
  • 2018 – 357,014 miles
  • 2017 – 335,153 miles
  • 2016 – 311,333 miles
  • 2015 – 285,624 miles
  • 2014 – 261,190 miles
  • 2013 – 235,915 miles
  • 2012 – 213,780 miles
  • 2011 – 197,220 miles
  • 2010 – 181,363 miles
  • 2009 – 162,465 miles
  • 2008 – 144,006 miles
  • 2007 – 124,346 miles
  • 2006 – 104,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass433,955 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass433,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    433,955 miles
    Test number
    494107442711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail433,955 miles (+1,579)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    433,955 miles
    Test number
    513996185395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass432,376 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    432,376 miles
    Test number
    379437974638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass428,087 miles (+85)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    428,087 miles
    Test number
    316747562049
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail428,002 miles (+2,245)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    428,002 miles
    Test number
    344368344131
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced batarry box floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass425,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    425,757 miles
    Test number
    664887166271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail425,757 miles (+4,853)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    425,757 miles
    Test number
    798446150093
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis central (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass420,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    420,904 miles
    Test number
    443308690432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail420,904 miles (+14,654)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    420,904 miles
    Test number
    755960259044
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass406,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    406,250 miles
    Test number
    537202998410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail406,250 miles (+24,216)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    406,250 miles
    Test number
    153372285378
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear of rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass382,034 miles (+25,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    382,034 miles
    Test number
    758586968547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass357,014 miles (+21,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    357,014 miles
    Test number
    761481879470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass335,153 miles (+23,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    335,153 miles
    Test number
    178390073549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass311,333 miles (+25,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    311,333 miles
    Test number
    601838595175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass285,624 miles (+24,434)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    285,624 miles
    Test number
    209819695050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass261,190 miles (+25,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    261,190 miles
    Test number
    506730004184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass235,915 miles (+22,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    235,915 miles
    Test number
    246241003141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass213,780 miles (+16,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    213,780 miles
    Test number
    157738582093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass197,220 miles (+15,857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    197,220 miles
    Test number
    126309981023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass181,363 miles (+18,898)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    181,363 miles
    Test number
    970377990090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass162,465 miles (+18,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    162,465 miles
    Test number
    210992599039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass144,006 miles (+19,660)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    144,006 miles
    Test number
    682041398094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,346 miles (+19,483)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    124,346 miles
    Test number
    380053697083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    880985396022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ABX

Does L90 ABX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ABX expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ABX?
The MOT on L90 ABX expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ABX done?
L90 ABX was recorded at 433,955 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 16,961 miles a year.
Has L90 ABX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ABX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 ABX 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 ABX find?
L90 ABX passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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