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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 FMLMOT history

L90 FML is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L90 FML green 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,050 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FML was last recorded at 176,050 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,228 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,822 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,050 miles
  • 2025 – 171,228 miles
  • 2024 – 168,355 miles
  • 2023 – 163,587 miles
  • 2022 – 147,691 miles
  • 2021 – 132,593 miles
  • 2020 – 115,792 miles
  • 2019 – 102,129 miles
  • 2018 – 91,877 miles
  • 2014 – 91,612 miles
  • 2012 – 91,040 miles
  • 2011 – 90,311 miles
  • 2009 – 83,690 miles
  • 2007 – 71,237 miles
  • 2006 – 64,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,050 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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,050 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,050 miles
    Test number
    315111570835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,228 miles (+6)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,228 miles
    Test number
    154280315230
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail171,222 miles (+2,867)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,222 miles
    Test number
    332589205618
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass168,355 miles (+4,768)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,355 miles
    Test number
    802914488507
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,587 miles (+15,896)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,587 miles
    Test number
    322947223134
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,691 miles (+15,098)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    885416169013
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,593 miles (+16,801)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,593 miles
    Test number
    841673340219
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass115,792 miles (+13,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,792 miles
    Test number
    611590165374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,129 miles (+10,252)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,129 miles
    Test number
    659283709708
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass91,877 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    310702487655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail91,877 miles1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    874400052398
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail91,877 miles (+265)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    884874013076
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass91,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    578351324361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  14. Fail91,612 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    179146914303
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  15. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    118150552235
    • NoteLarge chip in windscreen ouside swept area
    • NotePlay in wiper linkage/arms

  16. Fail91,040 miles (+729)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    636580652296
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteLarge chip in windscreen ouside swept area
    • NotePlay in wiper linkage/arms

  17. Pass90,311 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    416824441211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePropshaft insecure

  18. Fail90,311 miles (+6,621)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    939774541236
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePropshaft insecure

  19. Pass83,690 miles (+12,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    971575349286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,237 miles (+6,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    764682367225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    691488846253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FML

Does L90 FML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FML is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FML?
The MOT on L90 FML is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FML done?
L90 FML was recorded at 176,050 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has L90 FML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FML has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 FML 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 FML find?
L90 FML passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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