Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 FCRMOT history
L90 FCR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 128,921 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 FCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 FCR was last recorded at 128,921 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,921 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,921 miles
- 2025 – 127,719 miles
- 2024 – 124,706 miles
- 2023 – 121,520 miles
- 2022 – 117,126 miles
- 2021 – 115,432 miles
- 2020 – 112,764 miles
- 2019 – 110,125 miles
- 2018 – 106,725 miles
- 2017 – 105,267 miles
- 2016 – 104,041 miles
- 2015 – 101,804 miles
- 2014 – 98,251 miles
- 2013 – 95,130 miles
- 2012 – 91,849 miles
- 2011 – 86,459 miles
- 2010 – 80,658 miles
- 2009 – 74,228 miles
- 2008 – 66,768 miles
- 2007 – 59,846 miles
- 2006 – 52,670 miles
- 2005 – 46,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,921 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,921 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 675946252457
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,921 miles (+1,202)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 329032520549
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 127,719 miles
- Test number
- 918232853227
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,719 miles (+3,013)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,719 miles
- Test number
- 216856773159
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (prs) (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,706 miles (+3,186)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,706 miles
- Test number
- 263803230713
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,520 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,520 miles
- Test number
- 173734651160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,126 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,126 miles
- Test number
- 798031551038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,125 miles (+1,693)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,125 miles
- Test number
- 273105453440
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Pass115,432 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 115,432 miles
- Test number
- 623603701505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,407 miles (+2,643)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,407 miles
- Test number
- 987820028004
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass112,764 miles (+2,639)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 112,764 miles
- Test number
- 140667379506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,125 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 110,125 miles
- Test number
- 267072303958
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints weeping
Pass106,725 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,725 miles
- Test number
- 324438687605
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass105,267 miles (+1,226)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,267 miles
- Test number
- 927102154681
- AdvisoryBoth front out riggers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass104,041 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,041 miles
- Test number
- 129510844200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,804 miles (+151)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 101,804 miles
- Test number
- 955767445125
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteIndecator stalk slightly loose at time of test
- NoteO/s door step slightly insecure at time of test
- NoteRear x member corrodid
Fail101,653 miles (+3,402)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,653 miles
- Test number
- 736920945171
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteIndecator stalk slightly loose at time of test
- NoteO/s door step slightly insecure at time of test
- NoteRear propshaft rear uj worn badly at time of test
- NoteRear x member corrodid
Pass98,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 296340364113
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fail98,251 miles (+3,121)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,251 miles
- Test number
- 729544954191
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass95,130 miles4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 95,130 miles
- Test number
- 276453863402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteClutch cannot be pressed correctly due to floor matts
- NoteN/s/f hub leaking but not on to brakes
- NoteRear x member corrodid
- NoteStuded tyres fitted at time of test
- NoteThrottle sticking due to floor matts
Fail95,130 miles (+3,281)4 dangerous10 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,130 miles
- Test number
- 527108153176
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOil leak
- DangerousRear propshaft,rear joint is just about to snap,
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteClutch cannot be pressed correctly due to floor matts
- NoteN/s/f hub leaking but not on to brakes
- NoteRear x member corrodid
- NoteStuded tyres fitted at time of test
- NoteThrottle sticking due to floor matts
Fail91,849 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,849 miles
- Test number
- 417204662105
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe snapped
Pass91,849 miles (+5,390)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 91,849 miles
- Test number
- 687164262158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe snapped
Pass86,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 86,459 miles
- Test number
- 286549551496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,459 miles (+5,801)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,459 miles
- Test number
- 179549051151
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteSteering damper rubber bushs slight play
Pass80,658 miles (+6,430)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 80,658 miles
- Test number
- 461149650154
- NoteVehicle has studed tyres on
Pass74,228 miles (+7,460)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 74,228 miles
- Test number
- 240855759160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,768 miles (+6,922)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 66,768 miles
- Test number
- 912897658197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,846 miles (+7,176)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,846 miles
- Test number
- 242859857116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,670 miles (+6,544)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,670 miles
- Test number
- 211279456412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 46,126 miles
- Test number
- 770457365130
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L90 FCR
- Does L90 FCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FCR is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 FCR?
- The MOT on L90 FCR is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 FCR done?
- L90 FCR was recorded at 128,921 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
- Has L90 FCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 FCR has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 FCR 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 FCR find?
- L90 FCR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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