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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 AHRMOT history

L90 AHR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L90 AHR grey 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
116,172 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AHR was last recorded at 116,172 miles on 21 May 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,128 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
3,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,172 miles
  • 2025 – 111,569 miles
  • 2023 – 110,694 miles
  • 2022 – 109,330 miles
  • 2021 – 108,120 miles
  • 2019 – 108,002 miles
  • 2017 – 104,437 miles
  • 2016 – 102,273 miles
  • 2015 – 98,491 miles
  • 2014 – 96,203 miles
  • 2013 – 92,815 miles
  • 2012 – 88,815 miles
  • 2011 – 84,826 miles
  • 2010 – 80,109 miles
  • 2009 – 74,838 miles
  • 2008 – 68,021 miles
  • 2007 – 60,544 miles
  • 2006 – 48,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,172 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,172 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,172 miles
    Test number
    457111467794
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail116,128 miles (+4,559)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,128 miles
    Test number
    821429729677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,569 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    684023895849
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,550 miles (+856)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    477600782476
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass110,694 miles (+1,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,694 miles
    Test number
    787965149435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,330 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    832766027175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,120 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,120 miles
    Test number
    460528457892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,107 miles (+105)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    812629561569
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,002 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,002 miles
    Test number
    272677877869
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  10. Pass104,437 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    518947284224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Fail104,434 miles (+2,161)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    886880463847
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too calper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass102,273 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    744666216299
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNo plate light 50% working

  13. Fail102,273 miles (+3,782)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    323465218411
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNo plate light 50% working

  14. Pass98,491 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    106518502822
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  15. Fail98,491 miles (+2,288)1 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    951904013035
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  16. Pass96,203 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    378639734235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,815 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    255742433243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,815 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    579055732283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,826 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    537652841229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,109 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    274039620283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,838 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    430420549230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,021 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    950630048290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,544 miles (+11,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    574403047246
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass48,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    482168256031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AHR

Does L90 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AHR is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 AHR?
The MOT on L90 AHR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AHR done?
L90 AHR was recorded at 116,172 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,325 miles a year.
Has L90 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AHR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 AHR 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 AHR find?
L90 AHR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front.

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