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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 FEAMOT history

L90 FEA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L90 FEA silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,178 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FEA was last recorded at 174,178 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,047 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,178 miles
  • 2025 – 173,047 miles
  • 2024 – 172,214 miles
  • 2023 – 171,975 miles
  • 2020 – 162,265 miles
  • 2019 – 152,417 miles
  • 2018 – 142,380 miles
  • 2017 – 132,040 miles
  • 2016 – 125,282 miles
  • 2015 – 112,119 miles
  • 2014 – 97,953 miles
  • 2013 – 84,115 miles
  • 2012 – 72,322 miles
  • 2011 – 70,570 miles
  • 2010 – 68,244 miles
  • 2008 – 60,864 miles
  • 2007 – 48,597 miles
  • 2006 – 39,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,178 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm dust cover (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,178 miles (+1,131)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,178 miles
    Test number
    900341137114
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass173,047 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,047 miles
    Test number
    318292541065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,214 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,214 miles
    Test number
    752554399988
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail172,213 miles (+238)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,213 miles
    Test number
    154362849765
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass171,975 miles (+9,710)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,975 miles
    Test number
    767091267474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass162,265 miles (+142)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    563860174019
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail162,123 miles (+9,706)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    494214001717
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play highlighted (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,417 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,417 miles
    Test number
    560200384534
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion under side

  9. Fail152,372 miles (+9,992)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,372 miles
    Test number
    557596180259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass142,380 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    142,380 miles
    Test number
    388275061200
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMovment at steering box drop arm

  11. Fail142,380 miles (+10,340)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,380 miles
    Test number
    288931984017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMovment at steering box drop arm

  12. Pass132,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,040 miles
    Test number
    989757445514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush All rear bushes (2.7.4)

  13. Fail132,040 miles (+6,758)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,040 miles
    Test number
    187454203572
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush All rear bushes (2.7.4)

  14. Pass125,282 miles (+13,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,282 miles
    Test number
    673809760947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass112,119 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    548740925220
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternator belt deteriorated
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail112,119 miles (+14,166)2 failures7 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    349418915251
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternator belt deteriorated
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside track rod end clip not fully seated on track rod
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass97,953 miles (+639)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    736244234205
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside track rod end securing clip only half on track rod.

  18. Fail97,314 miles (+13,199)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    557465924234
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside track rod end securing clip only half on track rod.

  19. Pass84,115 miles (+11,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    515841423216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass72,322 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    279567632269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    946729881158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail70,570 miles (+2,326)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,570 miles
    Test number
    277057381411
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass68,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    773714130089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,244 miles (+7,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    370273630030
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  25. Pass60,864 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,864 miles
    Test number
    774467168246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass57,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    920276888008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,795 miles (+9,198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    984786688017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass48,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    920095187067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,597 miles (+8,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    984275287051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass39,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,675 miles
    Test number
    554113186059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FEA

Does L90 FEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FEA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FEA?
The MOT on L90 FEA is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FEA done?
L90 FEA was recorded at 174,178 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has L90 FEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FEA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 FEA 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 FEA find?
L90 FEA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm dust cover.

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