
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 ECGMOT history
L90 ECG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 243,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 243,366 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 ECG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 ECG was last recorded at 243,366 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 243,360 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 8,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 243,366 miles
- 2024 – 221,128 miles
- 2023 – 209,795 miles
- 2022 – 198,023 miles
- 2021 – 186,385 miles
- 2020 – 186,224 miles
- 2019 – 182,474 miles
- 2017 – 179,768 miles
- 2016 – 167,296 miles
- 2015 – 151,236 miles
- 2014 – 140,145 miles
- 2013 – 128,448 miles
- 2012 – 114,817 miles
- 2011 – 113,221 miles
- 2010 – 109,980 miles
- 2009 – 108,081 miles
- 2008 – 104,139 miles
- 2007 – 98,176 miles
- 2006 – 86,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryReg light very dim
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT FRONT JOINT
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,366 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 243,366 miles
- Test number
- 354500451883
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryReg light very dim
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail243,360 miles (+22,232)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,360 miles
- Test number
- 950977295960
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near the gearbox mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass221,128 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 221,128 miles
- Test number
- 883226377060
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail221,067 miles (+11,272)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,067 miles
- Test number
- 962266058419
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass209,795 miles (+11,772)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 209,795 miles
- Test number
- 293759656279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass198,023 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 198,023 miles
- Test number
- 736223274767
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail198,023 miles (+11,638)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,023 miles
- Test number
- 466545666046
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear u/j worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle upper ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass186,385 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 186,385 miles
- Test number
- 243903054464
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail186,379 miles (+155)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,379 miles
- Test number
- 445447140775
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail186,224 miles (+3,750)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,224 miles
- Test number
- 810669543057
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swival hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryFront bulk head starting to show signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryFront diff oil leak
Pass182,474 miles (+2,706)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 182,474 miles
- Test number
- 530616002519
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember/rear chassis show signs of corrosion /repair/undersealed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass179,768 miles (+12,472)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 179,768 miles
- Test number
- 592866233583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear service brake efforts are slightly low
Pass167,296 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 167,296 miles
- Test number
- 242199933084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail167,291 miles (+16,055)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,291 miles
- Test number
- 322863279761
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass151,236 miles (+11,091)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 151,236 miles
- Test number
- 449089827597
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn
- AdvisoryCentre stop light
- AdvisoryDrag link bent
- AdvisoryNearside rear drop link worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear axle oil leak
Pass140,145 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 140,145 miles
- Test number
- 228665934423
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail140,145 miles (+11,697)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,145 miles
- Test number
- 118626924157
- 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)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass128,448 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 128,448 miles
- Test number
- 456294613138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,266 miles (+13,449)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,266 miles
- Test number
- 279519203406
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass114,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,817 miles
- Test number
- 968808682098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,812 miles (+1,591)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,812 miles
- Test number
- 775138082047
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass113,221 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 113,221 miles
- Test number
- 187848871426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,217 miles (+3,237)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,217 miles
- Test number
- 275119061079
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass109,980 miles (+1,899)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 109,980 miles
- Test number
- 162028690453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,081 miles (+3,942)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 108,081 miles
- Test number
- 531010979085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,139 miles (+5,963)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 104,139 miles
- Test number
- 960818508153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,176 miles (+11,976)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 98,176 miles
- Test number
- 514411777014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 86,200 miles
- Test number
- 984327816123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,200 miles1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,200 miles
- Test number
- 264854716164
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Questions about L90 ECG
- Does L90 ECG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 ECG expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 ECG?
- The MOT on L90 ECG expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 ECG done?
- L90 ECG was recorded at 243,366 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 8,296 miles a year.
- Has L90 ECG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 ECG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 ECG 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 ECG find?
- L90 ECG passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by gearbox mounting; nearside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.
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