
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 DGPMOT history
L90 DGP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,307 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 135,307 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 DGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 21 May 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 DGP was last recorded at 135,307 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,546 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 761 miles
- Average per year
- 2,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,307 miles
- 2024 – 134,546 miles
- 2023 – 130,965 miles
- 2022 – 130,267 miles
- 2021 – 127,850 miles
- 2020 – 125,970 miles
- 2019 – 123,785 miles
- 2018 – 119,465 miles
- 2017 – 116,997 miles
- 2016 – 116,931 miles
- 2015 – 115,595 miles
- 2013 – 115,561 miles
- 2011 – 109,624 miles
- 2010 – 104,809 miles
- 2009 – 101,258 miles
- 2008 – 95,884 miles
- 2007 – 90,440 miles
- 2006 – 84,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
O/S bush on drag link damper worn...
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,307 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 135,307 miles
- Test number
- 171408801190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,546 miles (+3,581)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 134,546 miles
- Test number
- 284577763698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,965 miles (+698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,965 miles
- Test number
- 749467648148
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass130,267 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 130,267 miles
- Test number
- 676800617302
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,850 miles (+1,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 127,850 miles
- Test number
- 251917569892
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,970 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,970 miles
- Test number
- 977632825856
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass123,785 miles (+4,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 123,785 miles
- Test number
- 846911194003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass119,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 119,465 miles
- Test number
- 192800835886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,465 miles (+2,468)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,465 miles
- Test number
- 751505655412
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass116,997 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 116,997 miles
- Test number
- 694836604091
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/S bush on drag link damper worn...
Fail116,994 miles (+63)1 dangerous19 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,994 miles
- Test number
- 290360670560
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub pipe corroded/leaking (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam Main beam not retained once stalk released (1.7.5a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Turret (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded/holed (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bull bar (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front/body mount (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureStop lamp not working O/S & N/S (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S inners (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror head rusted/loose on ball joint (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryO/S bush on drag link damper worn...
Fail116,931 miles (+1,336)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,931 miles
- Test number
- 240719604793
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function turret (2.7.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper and bar (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass115,595 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 115,595 miles
- Test number
- 991105872381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,561 miles (+5,937)5 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,561 miles
- Test number
- 188704063003
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
- FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass109,624 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 109,624 miles
- Test number
- 796370051275
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,577 miles (+4,768)4 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,577 miles
- Test number
- 346146141208
- DangerousFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,809 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,809 miles
- Test number
- 944637480177
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass101,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 101,258 miles
- Test number
- 670275639100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,258 miles (+5,374)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,258 miles
- Test number
- 950805839100
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,884 miles (+5,444)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 95,884 miles
- Test number
- 592511438105
- NoteLight rust on chassis
- NoteRear brake backplates rusted
- NoteRear tie bar bushes perished
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass90,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 90,440 miles
- Test number
- 380073317194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,440 miles (+5,714)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,440 miles
- Test number
- 670289007146
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,726 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 84,726 miles
- Test number
- 332654996070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteTow bar fitted corrossion on rear crossmember
Fail84,726 miles10 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,726 miles
- Test number
- 142310196458
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteTow bar fitted corrosion on rear crossmember
Questions about L90 DGP
- Does L90 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DGP is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 DGP?
- The MOT on L90 DGP is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 DGP done?
- L90 DGP was recorded at 135,307 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
- Has L90 DGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 DGP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on L90 DGP 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 DGP find?
- L90 DGP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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