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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L90 FRGMOT history

L90 FRG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L90 FRG 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 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
137,504 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FRG was last recorded at 137,504 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,328 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,504 miles
  • 2025 – 137,328 miles
  • 2024 – 136,791 miles
  • 2017 – 136,384 miles
  • 2015 – 135,095 miles
  • 2014 – 134,389 miles
  • 2013 – 131,041 miles
  • 2012 – 125,980 miles
  • 2011 – 116,287 miles
  • 2010 – 101,972 miles
  • 2009 – 89,741 miles
  • 2008 – 77,771 miles
  • 2007 – 68,317 miles
  • 2006 – 61,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,504 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,504 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    318344820746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    699860332451
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail137,328 miles (+537)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    377199013824
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass136,791 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    874548438717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,384 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    123583552402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail136,384 miles (+1,289)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    814238395179
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass135,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    991598299089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail135,095 miles (+706)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    426974398037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass134,389 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    388083894269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,041 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    547985033189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,026 miles (+5,046)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,026 miles
    Test number
    467924833127
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass125,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,980 miles
    Test number
    148047792473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail125,980 miles (+9,693)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,980 miles
    Test number
    815617792091
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass116,287 miles (+14,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    415589681072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,972 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    680155780019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail101,962 miles (+12,221)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    472854380014
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass89,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    361543489027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,741 miles (+11,970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    671073489067
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass77,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    671430988080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,771 miles (+9,454)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    460819278052
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass68,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    601141887068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,315 miles (+6,619)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    591451987014
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  23. Pass61,696 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    601806586000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,694 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    684176176040
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteN s front tyre cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Questions about L90 FRG

Does L90 FRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FRG is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FRG?
The MOT on L90 FRG is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FRG done?
L90 FRG was recorded at 137,504 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has L90 FRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FRG has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 FRG 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 FRG find?
L90 FRG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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