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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.

L90 DGP grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,307 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass135,307 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    171408801190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,546 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    284577763698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass119,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    192800835886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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)
  13. Pass115,595 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    991105872381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass90,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    380073317194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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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