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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 DGWMOT history

L90 DGW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L90 DGW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,223 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DGW was last recorded at 150,223 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,198 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,223 miles
  • 2025 – 150,198 miles
  • 2023 – 150,150 miles
  • 2021 – 145,646 miles
  • 2020 – 142,512 miles
  • 2019 – 140,597 miles
  • 2018 – 138,442 miles
  • 2017 – 136,358 miles
  • 2016 – 133,618 miles
  • 2015 – 124,313 miles
  • 2014 – 117,242 miles
  • 2013 – 111,531 miles
  • 2012 – 97,866 miles
  • 2011 – 85,807 miles
  • 2008 – 78,993 miles
  • 2007 – 66,692 miles
  • 2006 – 64,014 miles
  • 2005 – 59,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,223 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,223 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,223 miles
    Test number
    955870121930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,198 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,198 miles
    Test number
    981937729157
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded

  3. Pass150,150 miles (+4,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,150 miles
    Test number
    581483732737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine areas

  4. Pass145,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,646 miles
    Test number
    446097493691
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,646 miles (+3,134)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,646 miles
    Test number
    253492644263
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,512 miles (+1,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,512 miles
    Test number
    765870169502
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,597 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,597 miles
    Test number
    844124662296
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,442 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    138,442 miles
    Test number
    780683716981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,439 miles (+2,081)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,439 miles
    Test number
    612084243710
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,358 miles
    Test number
    443216294908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,358 miles (+2,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,358 miles
    Test number
    609110643031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass133,618 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,618 miles
    Test number
    700754982754
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in wiper linkage

  13. Fail133,611 miles (+9,298)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    498870823614
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light switch is on (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in wiper linkage

  14. Pass124,313 miles (+7,071)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    117504185471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront exhaust corroded
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass117,242 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    537703274073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Fail117,242 miles (+5,711)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,242 miles
    Test number
    307253974040
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass111,531 miles (+37)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    146081173069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Fail111,494 miles (+13,628)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,494 miles
    Test number
    518004363031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  19. Pass97,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    926665272010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Fail97,866 miles (+6)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    337123472004
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail97,860 miles (+12,053)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    889516862038
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Note1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass85,807 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    189639331085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,993 miles (+12,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    321778498423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass66,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    443490307462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,692 miles (+2,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    362167797459
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass64,014 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,014 miles
    Test number
    132757806331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    970565315373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DGW

Does L90 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DGW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DGW?
The MOT on L90 DGW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DGW done?
L90 DGW was recorded at 150,223 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,456 miles a year.
Has L90 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DGW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 DGW 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 DGW find?
L90 DGW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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