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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 GBXMOT history

L90 GBX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

L90 GBX 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 8 May 2027
Mileage
123,426 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GBX was last recorded at 123,426 miles on 4 May 2026, 4,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,114 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,312 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,426 miles
  • 2025 – 119,114 miles
  • 2024 – 117,048 miles
  • 2023 – 113,804 miles
  • 2022 – 107,338 miles
  • 2021 – 98,615 miles
  • 2020 – 98,411 miles
  • 2019 – 95,858 miles
  • 2018 – 91,596 miles
  • 2017 – 89,360 miles
  • 2016 – 84,479 miles
  • 2015 – 80,426 miles
  • 2014 – 76,731 miles
  • 2012 – 68,787 miles
  • 2011 – 63,853 miles
  • 2010 – 59,980 miles
  • 2009 – 52,999 miles
  • 2008 – 46,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive also level above max on dipstick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,426 miles (+4,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    986250874544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,114 miles (+2,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,114 miles
    Test number
    586409574462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass117,048 miles (+3,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,048 miles
    Test number
    207970697830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper & lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively most rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass113,804 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,804 miles
    Test number
    410443652285
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive also level above max on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,802 miles (+6,464)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    754001818466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Also looks like inner pad lining missing outer pad low (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive also level above max on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,338 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,338 miles
    Test number
    225304189622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,615 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,615 miles
    Test number
    876938987373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,613 miles (+202)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,613 miles
    Test number
    226104443062
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    461280529119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,411 miles (+2,553)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    294439791536
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,858 miles (+4,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    633297227359
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass91,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    559248615337
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail91,596 miles (+2,236)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    313764875619
    • FailureCentral Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass89,360 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,360 miles
    Test number
    230102650139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,479 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    823529250299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,426 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    126939905419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,731 miles
    Test number
    137577304441
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass76,731 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,731 miles
    Test number
    979567404047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,787 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    987486602307
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail68,785 miles (+3,402)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    496395102304
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass65,383 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    205831732173
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail65,382 miles (+1,529)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    237679922155
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass63,853 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    229076751205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,980 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    342371200374
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lense damaged

  25. Pass59,980 miles (+6,981)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    864261100312
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lense damaged

  26. Pass52,999 miles (+6,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,999 miles
    Test number
    833878889206
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass46,998 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,998 miles
    Test number
    141158078203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,994 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    264479668280
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L90 GBX

Does L90 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GBX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GBX?
The MOT on L90 GBX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GBX done?
L90 GBX was recorded at 123,426 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has L90 GBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GBX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 GBX 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 GBX find?
L90 GBX passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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