
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L90 FRCMOT history
L90 FRC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 142,726 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,155 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 FRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 FRC was last recorded at 142,726 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,353 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,373 miles
- Average per year
- 4,155 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,726 miles
- 2024 – 136,353 miles
- 2023 – 127,899 miles
- 2022 – 126,310 miles
- 2021 – 120,435 miles
- 2016 – 119,977 miles
- 2014 – 117,926 miles
- 2013 – 112,000 miles
- 2012 – 104,889 miles
- 2011 – 98,397 miles
- 2010 – 93,635 miles
- 2009 – 89,857 miles
- 2008 – 84,610 miles
- 2007 – 76,929 miles
- 2006 – 62,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,726 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 142,726 miles
- Test number
- 609100440086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,353 miles (+8,454)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 136,353 miles
- Test number
- 931111449036
- MinorNearside Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame bush pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass127,899 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,899 miles
- Test number
- 851782473317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,310 miles (+5,875)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 126,310 miles
- Test number
- 784217936294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,435 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,435 miles
- Test number
- 415073574716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,977 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 119,977 miles
- Test number
- 305266162733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,926 miles (+1)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,926 miles
- Test number
- 976130024242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteBrake pipes undersealed
- NoteFluid leak on steering box
- NoteN/s/r chassis section corroded but not yet holed
- NoteRear diff seal leaking
- NoteUnderside undersealed
Fail117,925 miles (+5,925)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,925 miles
- Test number
- 325309714299
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteBrake pipes undersealed
- NoteFluid leak on steering box
- NoteN/s/r chassis section corroded but not yet holed
- NoteRear diff seal leaking
- NoteUnderside undersealed
Pass112,000 miles (+7,111)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,000 miles
- Test number
- 978141823201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,889 miles
- Test number
- 575863322272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,889 miles (+6,492)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,889 miles
- Test number
- 395621922265
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Pass98,397 miles (+2)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 98,397 miles
- Test number
- 359411401446
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront discs slightly pitted
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted
Fail98,395 miles (+4,760)11 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,395 miles
- Test number
- 938370701248
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteFront discs slightly pitted
- NoteRear discs slightly pitted
Pass93,635 miles (+3,778)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 93,635 miles
- Test number
- 294176510201
- NoteL/H Rear disc pitted Rear Damper top bushies small play
Pass89,857 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 89,857 miles
- Test number
- 221122109235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,856 miles (+5,246)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,856 miles
- Test number
- 623921209211
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass84,610 miles (+7,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 84,610 miles
- Test number
- 423034328209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,929 miles (+14,236)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 76,929 miles
- Test number
- 721470527281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 62,693 miles
- Test number
- 374859616447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 FRC
- Does L90 FRC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FRC is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 FRC?
- The MOT on L90 FRC is valid until 10 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 FRC done?
- L90 FRC was recorded at 142,726 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
- Has L90 FRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 FRC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on L90 FRC 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 FRC find?
- L90 FRC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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