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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 DUDMOT history

L90 DUD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

L90 DUD 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 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
162,365 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DUD was last recorded at 162,365 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,977 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,365 miles
  • 2025 – 161,977 miles
  • 2024 – 161,657 miles
  • 2023 – 161,397 miles
  • 2022 – 160,568 miles
  • 2020 – 160,028 miles
  • 2019 – 159,819 miles
  • 2018 – 159,351 miles
  • 2016 – 157,930 miles
  • 2015 – 154,464 miles
  • 2014 – 154,352 miles
  • 2013 – 153,188 miles
  • 2012 – 148,335 miles
  • 2011 – 136,748 miles
  • 2010 – 122,981 miles
  • 2009 – 110,167 miles
  • 2008 – 110,128 miles
  • 2007 – 110,128 miles
  • 2006 – 106,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,365 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.

  • Centre seatbelt buckle damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion and small hole at nearside front body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel filler neck corroded and has small holes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,365 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    162,365 miles
    Test number
    416661707257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,977 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,977 miles
    Test number
    631371072743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,657 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,657 miles
    Test number
    321653748470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,397 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,397 miles
    Test number
    240608339973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,568 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,568 miles
    Test number
    500724866998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,028 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    439958115124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,819 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,819 miles
    Test number
    213654889208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,351 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,351 miles
    Test number
    863547303232
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail159,346 miles (+1,416)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,346 miles
    Test number
    540881488905
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass157,930 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,930 miles
    Test number
    626830084959
    • AdvisoryCentre seatbelt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and small hole at nearside front body mount
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded and has small holes
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly damp

  11. Fail157,923 miles (+3,459)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,923 miles
    Test number
    961761487728
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure Inner wing and around steering box (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre seatbelt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and small hole at nearside front body mount
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded and has small holes
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber slightly damp

  12. Pass154,464 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,464 miles
    Test number
    359341135149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,460 miles (+108)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,460 miles
    Test number
    856778425101
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail154,352 miles (+1,164)17 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,352 miles
    Test number
    745253804299
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass153,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,188 miles
    Test number
    465514463141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail153,184 miles (+4,849)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,184 miles
    Test number
    258054663180
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass148,335 miles (+11,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    609854082219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass136,748 miles (+13,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    136,748 miles
    Test number
    748892891215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass122,981 miles (+12,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    873871010234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass110,167 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    331372619151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    321048728124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass110,128 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    511512327155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass106,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    150055216186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    843175316127
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about L90 DUD

Does L90 DUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DUD is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DUD?
The MOT on L90 DUD is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DUD done?
L90 DUD was recorded at 162,365 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has L90 DUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DUD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 DUD 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 DUD find?
L90 DUD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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