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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 DGCMOT history

L90 DGC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 198,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

L90 DGC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
198,112 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DGC was last recorded at 198,112 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2010: 99,717 miles, lower than 884,917 miles on 22 May 2009.

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
198,011 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
7,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,112 miles
  • 2024 – 198,011 miles
  • 2023 – 197,366 miles
  • 2021 – 196,200 miles
  • 2020 – 194,921 miles
  • 2019 – 191,565 miles
  • 2018 – 188,372 miles
  • 2017 – 181,240 miles
  • 2016 – 169,153 miles
  • 2015 – 158,792 miles
  • 2014 – 148,072 miles
  • 2013 – 136,225 miles
  • 2012 – 124,876 miles
  • 2011 – 115,163 miles
  • 2010 – 99,922 miles
  • 2009 – 884,917 miles
  • 2008 – 74,885 miles
  • 2007 – 59,926 miles
  • 2006 – 45,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,112 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,112 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    198,112 miles
    Test number
    191322912226
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass198,011 miles (+645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    198,011 miles
    Test number
    647491964103
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass197,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    197,366 miles
    Test number
    758619009795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail197,366 miles (+1,166)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,366 miles
    Test number
    136175992577
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass196,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,200 miles
    Test number
    915811623268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,200 miles (+1,279)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,200 miles
    Test number
    947951357257
    • Repaired at testFuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass194,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    194,921 miles
    Test number
    129201441785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail194,917 miles (+3,352)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,917 miles
    Test number
    740482482537
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass191,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,565 miles
    Test number
    329082310767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail191,565 miles (+3,193)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,565 miles
    Test number
    499259623942
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass188,372 miles (+7,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    188,372 miles
    Test number
    650157146940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass181,240 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,240 miles
    Test number
    691422824394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail181,236 miles (+12,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,236 miles
    Test number
    785154864585
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass169,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    169,153 miles
    Test number
    345917713291
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail169,153 miles (+10,361)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,153 miles
    Test number
    446806229111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass158,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    975594205169
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail158,792 miles (+10,720)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    799933705156
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass148,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    135879894091
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail148,072 miles (+11,847)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    277269794003
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass136,225 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    579523193035
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail136,225 miles (+11,349)5 failures3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    957293393000
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass124,876 miles (+9,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    288201062098
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass115,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    938963361091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail115,163 miles (+15,241)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,163 miles
    Test number
    288051661087
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass99,922 miles (+205)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,922 miles
    Test number
    382879980068
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail99,717 miles (-785,200)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    530451180067
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass884,917 miles (+810,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    884,917 miles
    Test number
    211302549117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    261033348116
    • NoteNearside rear half shaft oil seal slightly leaking

  29. Fail74,885 miles (+14,959)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    452151448103
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear half shaft oil seal slightly leaking

  30. Fail59,926 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    123502377468
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

  31. Pass59,926 miles (+14,902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    163362077450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    593560166083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DGC

Does L90 DGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DGC expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DGC?
The MOT on L90 DGC expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DGC done?
L90 DGC was recorded at 198,112 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
Has L90 DGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DGC has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 DGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DGC find?
L90 DGC passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member.

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