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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 FFFMOT history

L90 FFF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L90 FFF blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,805 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FFF was last recorded at 123,805 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,583 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
2,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,805 miles
  • 2025 – 120,583 miles
  • 2024 – 117,711 miles
  • 2023 – 115,367 miles
  • 2022 – 112,644 miles
  • 2021 – 109,782 miles
  • 2020 – 107,446 miles
  • 2019 – 103,567 miles
  • 2018 – 101,993 miles
  • 2017 – 99,991 miles
  • 2016 – 97,960 miles
  • 2015 – 95,107 miles
  • 2014 – 93,182 miles
  • 2013 – 90,517 miles
  • 2012 – 88,745 miles
  • 2011 – 82,911 miles
  • 2010 – 82,102 miles
  • 2009 – 81,030 miles
  • 2008 – 80,659 miles
  • 2007 – 74,904 miles
  • 2006 – 68,359 miles
  • 2005 – 61,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,805 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front swivel joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear cross member corroded at outer edges slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,805 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,805 miles
    Test number
    120778878327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,583 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,583 miles
    Test number
    485806579176
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass117,711 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    446529877457
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass115,367 miles (+2,723)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,367 miles
    Test number
    612115206336
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass112,644 miles (+2,862)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,644 miles
    Test number
    195580317702
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass109,782 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,782 miles
    Test number
    922579251165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,446 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    124858276221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,567 miles (+1,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,567 miles
    Test number
    727720588710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both front swivel hub seals
  9. Pass101,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    297038182455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,993 miles (+2,002)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    592391549511
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass99,991 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    670089452445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
  12. Fail99,916 miles (+1,956)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    900612351111
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass97,960 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    639087823518
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded at outer edges slightly
  14. Fail97,878 miles (+2,771)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,878 miles
    Test number
    203545260610
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded at outer edges slightly
  15. Pass95,107 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    756316832124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,106 miles (+1,924)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    902341196744
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass93,182 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    608851384218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass90,517 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    289553483296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,745 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    839102182271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,911 miles
    Test number
    175872491257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,905 miles (+803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    356402991456
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass82,102 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    333854250434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    940651379211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,030 miles (+371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    473495569282
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  25. Pass80,659 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    294896658216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,904 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    860879347259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,872 miles (+6,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,872 miles
    Test number
    393236847487
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  28. Pass68,359 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    710937036284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,926 miles
    Test number
    293842255257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FFF

Does L90 FFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FFF is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FFF?
The MOT on L90 FFF is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FFF done?
L90 FFF was recorded at 123,805 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,936 miles a year.
Has L90 FFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FFF has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 FFF 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 FFF find?
L90 FFF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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