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Land Rover Defender

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,000 cc

L90 FCHMOT history

L90 FCH is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L90 FCH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
198,236 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 FCH was last recorded at 198,236 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,066 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,236 miles
  • 2025 – 198,066 miles
  • 2024 – 197,663 miles
  • 2023 – 196,302 miles
  • 2022 – 193,935 miles
  • 2017 – 192,157 miles
  • 2015 – 190,526 miles
  • 2014 – 185,612 miles
  • 2013 – 180,211 miles
  • 2012 – 174,614 miles
  • 2011 – 164,028 miles
  • 2010 – 151,413 miles
  • 2009 – 140,616 miles
  • 2008 – 129,824 miles
  • 2007 – 117,413 miles
  • 2006 – 102,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,236 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail198,236 miles (+170)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,236 miles
    Test number
    175078719861
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass198,066 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,066 miles
    Test number
    798337326082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,663 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    197,663 miles
    Test number
    795983505270
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened D Bushs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass196,302 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    220045645291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,935 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    193,935 miles
    Test number
    204720085721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass192,157 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    192,157 miles
    Test number
    807733229777
    • AdvisoryFront Both Swivels slight play / oil leak

  7. Fail192,115 miles (+1,589)8 dangerous12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,115 miles
    Test number
    512982406298
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of steering idler (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front steering box area (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousSeat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load mechanism exposed (5.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front engine mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front bumper support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis centre webbing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front bumper support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre underside front (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis centre webbing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view loose??? (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass190,526 miles (+4,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    190,526 miles
    Test number
    855348736050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in wheel bearing

  9. Pass185,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    185,612 miles
    Test number
    408575844054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail185,612 miles (+5,401)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,612 miles
    Test number
    165633844093
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass180,211 miles10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    180,211 miles
    Test number
    495671123000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/S/F + N/S/F axle swivel hubs leaking grease
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount worn

  12. Fail180,211 miles (+5,597)6 failures13 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,211 miles
    Test number
    486898113015
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/S/F + N/S/F axle swivel hubs leaking grease
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount worn

  13. Pass174,614 miles11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    174,614 miles
    Test number
    379288212077
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount worn

  14. Fail174,614 miles (+10,586)1 failure11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,614 miles
    Test number
    339508112004
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount worn

  15. Pass164,028 miles (+89)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    164,028 miles
    Test number
    605303731000
    • NoteAdvise - both front hubs weeping oil

  16. Fail163,939 miles (+12,526)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,939 miles
    Test number
    848784221020
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise - both front hubs weeping oil

  17. Pass151,413 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    271835820037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass140,616 miles (+10,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    351322729055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,824 miles (+12,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    129,824 miles
    Test number
    784131428064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,413 miles (+14,884)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    533793127022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,529 miles
    Test number
    654105826030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FCH

Does L90 FCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 FCH expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 FCH?
The MOT on L90 FCH 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 FCH done?
L90 FCH was recorded at 198,236 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has L90 FCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FCH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 FCH 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 FCH find?
L90 FCH failed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 major defect: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive.

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