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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L90 FWGMOT history

L90 FWG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L90 FWG 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,829 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 FWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 FWG was last recorded at 34,829 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,524 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,305 miles
Average per year
2,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,829 miles
  • 2025 – 32,524 miles
  • 2024 – 28,328 miles
  • 2023 – 25,543 miles
  • 2022 – 20,587 miles
  • 2021 – 15,166 miles
  • 2020 – 13,427 miles
  • 2019 – 10,826 miles
  • 2018 – 8,005 miles
  • 2017 – 7,362 miles
  • 2016 – 6,616 miles
  • 2015 – 4,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,829 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 triangle bush has a fixing missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside and offside front caliper metal link pipes rusty.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside side repeater bulb faded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside swivel seal leaking slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear trailing arm triangle bush has a fixing missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside side repeater bulb faded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,829 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,829 miles
    Test number
    413094616521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,524 miles (+4,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    32,524 miles
    Test number
    940962242822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass28,328 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    560589944664
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes slight wear.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRadius arm bushes,both sides,starting to separate both ends.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes both sides and both ends split.
  4. Fail28,328 miles (+2,785)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    287479209437
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing front seat. (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels slightly leaking.
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bushes slight wear.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRadius arm bushes,both sides,starting to separate both ends.
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bushes both sides and both ends split.
  5. Pass25,543 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,543 miles
    Test number
    739964247258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm triangle bush has a fixing missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front caliper metal link pipes rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater bulb faded.
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel seal leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm triangle bush has a fixing missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater bulb faded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feral rusty.
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded slightly.
  6. Fail25,537 miles (+4,950)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    467510613919
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm triangle bush has a fixing missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front caliper metal link pipes rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater bulb faded.
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel seal leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm triangle bush has a fixing missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater bulb faded.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feral rusty.
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded slightly.
  7. Pass20,587 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    20,587 miles
    Test number
    213340687000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,166 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    855051488763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,427 miles (+2,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,427 miles
    Test number
    873100099379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
  10. Pass10,826 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    10,826 miles
    Test number
    679598633961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,005 miles
    Test number
    575697011018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,003 miles (+641)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,003 miles
    Test number
    665581578087
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  13. Pass7,362 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    7,362 miles
    Test number
    366401951159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
  14. Pass6,616 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    6,616 miles
    Test number
    397562109505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
  15. Pass4,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    4,384 miles
    Test number
    651178475921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 FWG

Does L90 FWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 FWG is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 FWG?
The MOT on L90 FWG is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 FWG done?
L90 FWG was recorded at 34,829 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
Has L90 FWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 FWG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 FWG 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 FWG find?
L90 FWG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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