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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 FRSMOT history

L90 FRS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

L90 FRS 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,347 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FRS
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FRS was last recorded at 117,347 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2017: 108,383 miles, lower than 119,154 miles on 3 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,087 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,347 miles
  • 2023 – 114,087 miles
  • 2022 – 112,261 miles
  • 2021 – 110,500 miles
  • 2018 – 109,257 miles
  • 2017 – 108,383 miles
  • 2016 – 119,154 miles
  • 2015 – 107,134 miles
  • 2014 – 105,317 miles
  • 2013 – 103,415 miles
  • 2012 – 100,315 miles
  • 2011 – 98,165 miles
  • 2010 – 91,210 miles
  • 2009 – 76,454 miles
  • 2007 – 62,564 miles
  • 2006 – 54,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,347 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • 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 Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,347 miles (+3,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,347 miles
    Test number
    341291215471
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • 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 Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,087 miles (+1,826)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    574739672116
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass112,261 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    195132850073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,500 miles (+1,243)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,500 miles
    Test number
    521563302487
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,257 miles
    Test number
    295589743251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,257 miles (+874)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,257 miles
    Test number
    264812975686
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass108,383 miles (-10,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    805778513703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass119,154 miles (+12,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,154 miles
    Test number
    127444902692
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass107,134 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,134 miles
    Test number
    107968823578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,115 miles (+1,798)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    969567239022
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass105,317 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,317 miles
    Test number
    698912484221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail105,316 miles (+1,901)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    275271184234
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail103,415 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    375871983490
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass103,415 miles (+3,100)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,415 miles
    Test number
    558731683268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass100,315 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    727265482252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R sidefacing seat seatbelt does not operate(not a required item)

  16. Fail100,315 miles (+2,150)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,315 miles
    Test number
    496600072213
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNSR sidefacing seat seatbelt does not operate(not a required item)

  17. Pass98,165 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    429444241237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,210 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    144338360275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass91,210 miles (+14,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    264848960249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,454 miles (+13,890)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    920325909184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Pass62,564 miles (+8,348)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    740783207338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass54,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    532953896213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FRS

Does L90 FRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FRS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 FRS?
The MOT on L90 FRS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FRS done?
L90 FRS was recorded at 117,347 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has L90 FRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FRS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 FRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 FRS find?
L90 FRS passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed, and 2 more.

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