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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,492 cc

L90 AHDMOT history

L90 AHD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L90 AHD green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,707 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AHD was last recorded at 88,707 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,702 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,707 miles
  • 2023 – 84,947 miles
  • 2022 – 83,316 miles
  • 2021 – 76,813 miles
  • 2020 – 67,008 miles
  • 2019 – 53,104 miles
  • 2018 – 49,733 miles
  • 2017 – 41,714 miles
  • 2015 – 36,988 miles
  • 2014 – 33,488 miles
  • 2013 – 30,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,707 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    420531565205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail88,702 miles (+3,755)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    953405765725
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,947 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,947 miles
    Test number
    373263693475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,316 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    513889975977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,813 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,813 miles
    Test number
    208478333446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,008 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    259960244676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,899 miles (+13,795)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,899 miles
    Test number
    782248451777
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box pivot arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box pivot arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp - not leaking at time of inspection
  8. Pass53,104 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,104 miles
    Test number
    702409068668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,733 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    296764441702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,714 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,714 miles
    Test number
    903132770613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,988 miles (+3,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    416045715205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass33,488 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,488 miles
    Test number
    508019414262
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail33,414 miles (+3,394)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    957053214211
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass30,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,020 miles
    Test number
    689030823245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AHD

Does L90 AHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AHD is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 AHD?
The MOT on L90 AHD is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AHD done?
L90 AHD was recorded at 88,707 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has L90 AHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AHD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 AHD 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 AHD find?
L90 AHD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, and 1 more.

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