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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 GADMOT history

L90 GAD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L90 GAD black 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,441 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GAD was last recorded at 181,441 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 11,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,355 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,086 miles
Average per year
6,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,441 miles
  • 2024 – 170,355 miles
  • 2023 – 167,033 miles
  • 2022 – 166,643 miles
  • 2021 – 163,839 miles
  • 2020 – 162,362 miles
  • 2019 – 159,323 miles
  • 2018 – 153,329 miles
  • 2017 – 144,855 miles
  • 2016 – 131,978 miles
  • 2015 – 117,353 miles
  • 2014 – 102,632 miles
  • 2013 – 89,535 miles
  • 2012 – 76,288 miles
  • 2011 – 73,129 miles
  • 2010 – 70,469 miles
  • 2008 – 67,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,441 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.

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,441 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,441 miles
    Test number
    778770072461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,355 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,355 miles
    Test number
    838702957391
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,033 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,033 miles
    Test number
    772361208260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,643 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,643 miles
    Test number
    400700707599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,839 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    163,839 miles
    Test number
    505490954030
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded

  6. Pass162,362 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,362 miles
    Test number
    401868961489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,323 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    159,323 miles
    Test number
    738446457543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,329 miles (+8,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    231561287405
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass144,855 miles (+12,877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,855 miles
    Test number
    460922890266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    520220900901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyres Perished

  11. Fail131,978 miles (+14,625)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    192014242694
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyres Perished

  12. Pass117,353 miles (+14,721)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,353 miles
    Test number
    815872445037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass102,632 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    639872944095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,535 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    469414443045
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass89,535 miles (+13,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    615284943000
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail76,288 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    446184042047
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass76,288 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,288 miles
    Test number
    477104242018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,129 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    828836101148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,469 miles (+2,684)1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    141408790442
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp beam patterns weak
    • NoteNo rear seat belts as not required
    • NoteScreen wash weak as needs clean and fresh fluid
    • NoteSlight play both fr hubs
    • NoteSurface corrosion on steel brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion various to chassis
    • NoteVery slight oil leak to steering box

  20. Pass67,785 miles (+29)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    304252058423
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracked
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall cut
    • NoteOff side front tyre tread and side wall cracked
    • NoteSpanish style plates
    • NoteWipers poor

  21. Fail67,756 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,756 miles
    Test number
    880832948288
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread cracked
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall cut
    • NoteOff side front tyre tread and side wall cracked
    • NoteSpanish style plates
    • NoteWipers poor

Questions about L90 GAD

Does L90 GAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GAD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GAD?
The MOT on L90 GAD is valid until 4 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 GAD done?
L90 GAD was recorded at 181,441 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,491 miles a year.
Has L90 GAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GAD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 GAD 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 GAD find?
L90 GAD passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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