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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc

L90 FAAMOT history

L90 FAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

L90 FAA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
130,112 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FAA was last recorded at 130,112 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 2,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2008: 49,892 miles, lower than 76,545 miles on 30 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,911 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,201 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,112 miles
  • 2023 – 127,911 miles
  • 2022 – 124,355 miles
  • 2021 – 119,290 miles
  • 2020 – 113,922 miles
  • 2019 – 110,800 miles
  • 2018 – 100,479 miles
  • 2017 – 92,026 miles
  • 2016 – 86,298 miles
  • 2015 – 79,391 miles
  • 2014 – 72,244 miles
  • 2013 – 65,530 miles
  • 2012 – 62,458 miles
  • 2011 – 59,578 miles
  • 2010 – 56,788 miles
  • 2009 – 53,946 miles
  • 2008 – 49,892 miles
  • 2007 – 76,545 miles
  • 2006 – 73,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,112 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Front axle diff is leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front axle swivel hubs are leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,112 miles (+2,201)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    810318505380
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass127,911 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    207995514002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    742049194336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,352 miles (+5,062)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,352 miles
    Test number
    791442804414
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush excessive free play

  5. Pass119,290 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    839644733324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,287 miles (+5,365)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    955248228355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass113,922 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,922 miles
    Test number
    798546424504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,800 miles (+10,321)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    602344787351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    658919173364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front axle diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front axle swivel hubs are leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,479 miles (+8,453)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    997509618024
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member corroded / fractured at an old repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member inner section in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front axle diff is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front axle swivel hubs are leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    140999488837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,026 miles (+5,728)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    834876813215
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass86,298 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    778454673047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,391 miles (+7,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    526978005224
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass72,244 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    705331214284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,530 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    438915523259
    • NoteRear a frame ball joint has slite play
    • NoteRear roll bar d bushes have slite play
    • NoteRear x member starting to corrode
    • NoteStearing damper has slite misting of oil + bushes have slite play

  17. Fail65,530 miles (+606)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    768025123251
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear a frame ball joint has slite play
    • NoteRear roll bar d bushes have slite play
    • NoteRear x member starting to corrode
    • NoteStearing damper has slite misting of oil + bushes have slite play

  18. Pass64,924 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    426084093082
    • NoteSlight weep from steering damper seal

  19. Fail64,922 miles (+2,464)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    625493493041
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight weep from steering damper seal

  20. Pass62,458 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    938105892065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    137356191440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,578 miles (+2,790)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    758425891089
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail56,788 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    372729690094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment on ly just meets MOT standard

  24. Pass56,788 miles (+2,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    434629990040
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjustment on ly just meets MOT standard

  25. Pass53,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    203519399027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail53,946 miles (+4,054)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    774629699070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass49,892 miles (-26,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,892 miles
    Test number
    264389198073
    • NoteSmall amount of play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSome play in rear damper top mounts

  28. Pass76,545 miles (+3,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,545 miles
    Test number
    133149087422
    • NoteSome play in o/s/r damper top bush

  29. Pass73,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    370061906178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FAA

Does L90 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 FAA expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 FAA?
The MOT on L90 FAA expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 FAA done?
L90 FAA was recorded at 130,112 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has L90 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FAA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 FAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 FAA find?
L90 FAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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