Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L90 AWDMOT history
L90 AWD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,598 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 AWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 AWD was last recorded at 73,598 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,075 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,523 miles
- Average per year
- 2,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,598 miles
- 2025 – 70,075 miles
- 2024 – 66,624 miles
- 2023 – 65,206 miles
- 2022 – 64,247 miles
- 2021 – 63,143 miles
- 2020 – 61,634 miles
- 2019 – 58,901 miles
- 2018 – 55,592 miles
- 2017 – 52,772 miles
- 2016 – 49,808 miles
- 2015 – 47,313 miles
- 2014 – 43,224 miles
- 2013 – 39,755 miles
- 2012 – 35,872 miles
- 2011 – 33,922 miles
- 2010 – 30,125 miles
- 2009 – 26,805 miles
- 2008 – 23,840 miles
- 2007 – 17,508 miles
- 2006 – 11,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,598 miles
- Test number
- 937975517434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,598 miles (+3,523)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,598 miles
- Test number
- 880194540533
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small (0.1 (d))
Pass70,075 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 70,075 miles
- Test number
- 998333524301
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres
Pass66,624 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 66,624 miles
- Test number
- 857896007312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))
Fail66,624 miles (+1,418)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,624 miles
- Test number
- 771804271386
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 52% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))
Pass65,206 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 65,206 miles
- Test number
- 259597554982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,247 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,247 miles
- Test number
- 104715074751
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres
Pass63,143 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,143 miles
- Test number
- 788702055336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 61,634 miles
- Test number
- 539372115446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,634 miles (+2,733)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,634 miles
- Test number
- 892280472707
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass58,901 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,901 miles
- Test number
- 178749081652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,592 miles (+2,820)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 55,592 miles
- Test number
- 639372221355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,772 miles (+2,964)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 52,772 miles
- Test number
- 916688322339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,808 miles (+2,495)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 49,808 miles
- Test number
- 375053923807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,313 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,313 miles
- Test number
- 206831015169
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass47,313 miles (+4,089)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 47,313 miles
- Test number
- 357041715168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass43,224 miles (+3,469)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,224 miles
- Test number
- 869962614157
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc slighly corroded and scored
Pass39,755 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 39,755 miles
- Test number
- 916982313163
- NoteTow bar electrics socket fitted but tow bar not fitted at time of test
Fail39,754 miles (+3,882)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,754 miles
- Test number
- 249369503483
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteTow bar electrics socket fitted but tow bar not fitted at time of test
Pass35,872 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 35,872 miles
- Test number
- 797385512126
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteTow bar electrics fitted but tow bar not fitted at time of test
Fail35,870 miles (+1,948)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,870 miles
- Test number
- 677130412164
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteTow bar electrics fitted but tow bar not fitted at time of test
Pass33,922 miles (+3,797)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,922 miles
- Test number
- 859150311188
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront registration plate secured with cable ties in front of smaller plate
- NoteNearside front tyre passes very close to suspension arm on full lock
Pass30,125 miles (+3,320)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 30,125 miles
- Test number
- 644641210136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,805 miles
- Test number
- 814357999050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,805 miles (+2,965)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,805 miles
- Test number
- 131887699471
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteAdvise front and rear number plates do not display post code of supplying outlet or bsau number,ref vehicles first reg after 1st sept 2001.
Pass23,840 miles (+6,332)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,840 miles
- Test number
- 620325598000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,508 miles (+5,696)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 17,508 miles
- Test number
- 132051077099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 11,812 miles
- Test number
- 441735726021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 AWD
- Does L90 AWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AWD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 AWD?
- The MOT on L90 AWD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 AWD done?
- L90 AWD was recorded at 73,598 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
- Has L90 AWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 AWD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 AWD 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 AWD find?
- L90 AWD passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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