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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 AXGMOT history

L90 AXG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L90 AXG red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
108,889 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AXG
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
2 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 AXG was last recorded at 108,889 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,558 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,331 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,889 miles
  • 2025 – 104,558 miles
  • 2024 – 100,938 miles
  • 2023 – 98,882 miles
  • 2022 – 96,407 miles
  • 2021 – 96,062 miles
  • 2020 – 93,968 miles
  • 2019 – 91,744 miles
  • 2018 – 90,569 miles
  • 2017 – 77,837 miles
  • 2016 – 73,578 miles
  • 2014 – 69,743 miles
  • 2013 – 64,158 miles
  • 2012 – 61,751 miles
  • 2011 – 60,602 miles
  • 2010 – 56,918 miles
  • 2009 – 48,404 miles
  • 2008 – 42,238 miles
  • 2007 – 35,822 miles
  • 2006 – 29,608 miles
  • 2005 – 23,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,889 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Fuel tank insecure Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable melted (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear,lower bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight bind on n/s/f brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,889 miles (+4,331)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,889 miles
    Test number
    364884164220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Fuel tank insecure Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable melted (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass104,558 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    790441849545
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass100,938 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    630500353863
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear,lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail100,924 miles (+2,042)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    956904975499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear,lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass98,882 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    716999852499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,407 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    129431318679
    • AdvisoryExtensive work carried out prior to MOT

  7. Pass96,062 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    907128851463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,005 miles (+2,037)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,005 miles
    Test number
    911604498398
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Clamp broken on centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake efforts poor

  9. Pass93,968 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    389456057119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on n/s/f brake

  10. Fail93,961 miles (+2,217)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    308140236551
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from flexi to caliper fouling on lower spring cup (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on n/s/f brake

  11. Pass91,744 miles (+1,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    403248687248
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass90,569 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,569 miles
    Test number
    293231570817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,563 miles (+12,726)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,563 miles
    Test number
    278323349083
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass77,837 miles (+4,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    650031328585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass73,578 miles (+3,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    500857862867
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass69,743 miles (+5,585)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    999366734349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront wipers not parking correctly
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass64,158 miles (+2,407)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    499068113443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wynche fitted
    • NoteOver sieze tyres fitted

  18. Pass61,751 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    196325202309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,602 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    468575921487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    421551320401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,918 miles (+8,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    453871620400
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass48,404 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    343092829352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,809 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    422631529150
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront pads and n/s track rod end replaced

  24. Pass43,809 miles (+1,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,809 miles
    Test number
    840461529102
    • NoteFront pads and n/s track rod end replaced

  25. Pass42,238 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    773324278285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,051 miles (+6,229)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    942088068225
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass35,822 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    222656777277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,608 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    944415576272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    910306665244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AXG

Does L90 AXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 AXG expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 AXG?
The MOT on L90 AXG expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 AXG done?
L90 AXG was recorded at 108,889 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has L90 AXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AXG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 AXG 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 AXG find?
L90 AXG failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached; front windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen; nearside front headlamp insecure, and 16 more.

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