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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 FMRMOT history

L90 FMR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L90 FMR blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
173,053 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FMR was last recorded at 173,053 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 6,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,799 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,254 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,053 miles
  • 2024 – 166,799 miles
  • 2023 – 158,008 miles
  • 2022 – 158,006 miles
  • 2021 – 157,998 miles
  • 2020 – 154,706 miles
  • 2019 – 151,635 miles
  • 2018 – 148,522 miles
  • 2017 – 145,111 miles
  • 2016 – 142,570 miles
  • 2015 – 136,827 miles
  • 2014 – 129,974 miles
  • 2013 – 120,534 miles
  • 2012 – 110,597 miles
  • 2011 – 98,219 miles
  • 2010 – 84,833 miles
  • 2009 – 70,847 miles
  • 2008 – 65,308 miles
  • 2007 – 60,614 miles
  • 2006 – 54,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,053 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,053 miles (+6,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    173,053 miles
    Test number
    979986879064
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

  2. Pass166,799 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,799 miles
    Test number
    629608873852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,008 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,008 miles
    Test number
    680673912392
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,006 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    100230671202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,006 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    654792694323
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail157,998 miles (+3,292)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,998 miles
    Test number
    915864814145
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass154,706 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,706 miles
    Test number
    416506257697
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail154,704 miles (+3,069)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,704 miles
    Test number
    115930472057
    • MajorCentral Upper Prop shaft joint excessively worn Joint at back of g/box. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,635 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,635 miles
    Test number
    708449015545
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen chipped.
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,610 miles (+3,088)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,610 miles
    Test number
    643333356763
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen chipped.
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,522 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,522 miles
    Test number
    922087410926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Screen chipped.

  12. Pass145,111 miles (+2,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,111 miles
    Test number
    319610247911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Screen chipped. (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass142,570 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    822390695424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail142,569 miles (+5,742)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    944673600328
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass136,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    365082807764
    • AdvisoryBrake efficiency only just met requirements.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail136,827 miles (+6,853)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    321835443966
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass129,974 miles (+9,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    185139534287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass120,534 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    527398123246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,597 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,597 miles
    Test number
    509261232251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail110,594 miles (+12,375)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,594 miles
    Test number
    809950932272
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass98,219 miles (+13,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    606101431279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,833 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    331706020468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,742 miles (+13,895)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    870082120242
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass70,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    391512329474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,847 miles (+5,539)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    392602329466
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass65,308 miles (+4,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    763732118105
    • NoteFront wipers split but still clear screen
    • NoteOffside front door has to be slamed to catch

  27. Pass60,614 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,614 miles
    Test number
    844952127170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,414 miles (+5,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    272484917129
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass54,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    134954226150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FMR

Does L90 FMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FMR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 FMR?
The MOT on L90 FMR is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FMR done?
L90 FMR was recorded at 173,053 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has L90 FMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FMR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 FMR 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 FMR find?
L90 FMR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: lower steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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