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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 CGWMOT history

L90 CGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L90 CGW 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
168,888 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CGW was last recorded at 168,888 miles on 11 May 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2012: 103,775 miles, lower than 105,657 miles on 13 Jan 2012.
  • 17 Mar 2018: 138,919 miles, lower than 155,259 miles on 27 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,578 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,888 miles
  • 2025 – 168,578 miles
  • 2024 – 168,008 miles
  • 2023 – 167,298 miles
  • 2022 – 166,554 miles
  • 2021 – 165,959 miles
  • 2020 – 164,776 miles
  • 2019 – 162,066 miles
  • 2018 – 159,048 miles
  • 2017 – 155,259 miles
  • 2016 – 149,262 miles
  • 2015 – 139,514 miles
  • 2014 – 127,311 miles
  • 2013 – 115,766 miles
  • 2012 – 103,775 miles
  • 2010 – 92,237 miles
  • 2009 – 72,843 miles
  • 2008 – 63,221 miles
  • 2007 – 53,151 miles
  • 2006 – 43,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,888 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,888 miles (+310)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,888 miles
    Test number
    167001948291
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,578 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,578 miles
    Test number
    231456778746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass168,008 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,008 miles
    Test number
    407419486984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass167,298 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,298 miles
    Test number
    440695672582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,554 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    524054094339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    822839016988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,959 miles (+1,183)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    569261718148
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,776 miles (+2,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,776 miles
    Test number
    119530657124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,066 miles (+3,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    162,066 miles
    Test number
    125250032374
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass159,048 miles (+20,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,048 miles
    Test number
    434982890078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,919 miles (-16,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,919 miles
    Test number
    205226085862
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass155,259 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,259 miles
    Test number
    554758487504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,222 miles (+5,960)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,222 miles
    Test number
    882465975129
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass149,262 miles (+9,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    970510977188
    • AdvisoryPower steering box leaking fluid

  15. Pass139,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    355875915046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,514 miles (+12,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,514 miles
    Test number
    145043315422
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass127,311 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,311 miles
    Test number
    376588404078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  18. Fail127,311 miles (+11,545)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,311 miles
    Test number
    158313904431
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  19. Pass115,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    355527013063
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail115,766 miles (+11,991)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,766 miles
    Test number
    385785513054
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass103,775 miles (-1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    979168812010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail105,657 miles (+13,420)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,657 miles
    Test number
    107703512064
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass92,237 miles (+9,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    373084160341
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  24. Pass82,619 miles (+9,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    282994710077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,843 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    503104619029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass72,843 miles (+9,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    782014819042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass63,221 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    123315828403
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  28. Fail63,040 miles (+9,889)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    990596718011
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts not exceeding requirements

  29. Pass53,151 miles (+10,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,151 miles
    Test number
    974860617075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass43,024 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    640216106013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,985 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    353863006002
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Questions about L90 CGW

Does L90 CGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CGW is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CGW?
The MOT on L90 CGW is valid until 11 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 CGW done?
L90 CGW was recorded at 168,888 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has L90 CGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CGW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 CGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 CGW find?
L90 CGW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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