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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 AUPMOT history

L90 AUP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L90 AUP green 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AUP was last recorded at 93,179 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,461 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,718 miles
Average per year
3,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,179 miles
  • 2025 – 91,461 miles
  • 2024 – 91,222 miles
  • 2022 – 89,230 miles
  • 2021 – 87,834 miles
  • 2020 – 87,240 miles
  • 2019 – 84,229 miles
  • 2017 – 74,220 miles
  • 2016 – 63,458 miles
  • 2014 – 60,042 miles
  • 2013 – 55,625 miles
  • 2012 – 51,636 miles
  • 2011 – 47,280 miles
  • 2010 – 42,978 miles
  • 2009 – 36,900 miles
  • 2008 – 31,656 miles
  • 2007 – 26,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,179 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    933468466652
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail93,179 miles (+1,718)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    896519056522
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass91,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    254697635669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,461 miles (+239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    273710339171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,222 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    997789031676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,230 miles (+1,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    110368461765
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,834 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    474278094263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,240 miles (+3,011)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,240 miles
    Test number
    701811946704
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass84,229 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,229 miles
    Test number
    185488833532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,220 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    219697404914
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail74,038 miles (+10,580)3 dangerous9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    388070726999
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure Brake Pin Broken (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure brake pin missing (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass63,458 miles (+3,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    564639509296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass60,042 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    955000934041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,625 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    686271933029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,485 miles (+3,849)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,485 miles
    Test number
    119397713067
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass51,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    429054932048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail51,636 miles (+4,356)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    125473332086
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass47,280 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,280 miles
    Test number
    875343931056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,978 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    182729920446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,956 miles (+6,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    214052020033
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass36,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    421639429053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,900 miles (+5,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    664779429022
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass31,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    504945838002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,656 miles (+5,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    180265038490
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail26,407 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    480165867155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass26,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    483035867152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L90 AUP

Does L90 AUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AUP is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 AUP?
The MOT on L90 AUP is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AUP done?
L90 AUP was recorded at 93,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
Has L90 AUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AUP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 AUP 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 AUP find?
L90 AUP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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