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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

L90 GCRMOT history

L90 GCR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L90 GCR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,069 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GCR was last recorded at 176,069 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 7,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,678 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,391 miles
Average per year
9,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,069 miles
  • 2024 – 168,678 miles
  • 2023 – 159,503 miles
  • 2022 – 151,174 miles
  • 2021 – 143,634 miles
  • 2020 – 136,553 miles
  • 2019 – 124,752 miles
  • 2018 – 114,835 miles
  • 2017 – 105,120 miles
  • 2016 – 93,955 miles
  • 2015 – 82,552 miles
  • 2014 – 72,827 miles
  • 2013 – 60,762 miles
  • 2012 – 50,434 miles
  • 2011 – 39,413 miles
  • 2010 – 28,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,069 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger of centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Crossmember - corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange - centre box to tailpipe - heavily corroded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective Centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,069 miles (+7,391)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,069 miles
    Test number
    213789330019
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger of centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Crossmember - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange - centre box to tailpipe - heavily corroded.

  2. Pass168,678 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,678 miles
    Test number
    815766138542
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust flange heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail168,678 miles (+9,175)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,678 miles
    Test number
    185195834752
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust flange heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass159,503 miles (+8,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,503 miles
    Test number
    757877470134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,174 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,174 miles
    Test number
    307106429163
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chip on headlamp lens
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail151,173 miles (+7,539)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    349052515268
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chip on headlamp lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass143,634 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,634 miles
    Test number
    186918621525
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine sump corroded

  8. Pass136,553 miles (+11,801)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    902268148844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing/ stepped on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  9. Pass124,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    264221808979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,752 miles (+9,917)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    700840525366
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,835 miles (+9,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    287877583186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,120 miles (+11,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,120 miles
    Test number
    581807201646
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper blades poor but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside ns section of number plate lamp inop but not more than 50%

  13. Pass93,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,955 miles
    Test number
    612260048948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail93,955 miles (+11,403)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,955 miles
    Test number
    734993448188
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass82,552 miles (+9,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,552 miles
    Test number
    984411174115
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass72,827 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    245742334451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,762 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    397340433121
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall deep cut nsr tyre

  18. Fail60,762 miles (+10,328)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    775289823188
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall deep cut nsr tyre

  19. Pass50,434 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    826013542197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    216924641425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,413 miles (+10,689)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    116364941131
    • FailureOffside Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass28,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,724 miles
    Test number
    220494240429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,724 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,724 miles
    Test number
    223364940195
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L90 GCR

Does L90 GCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 GCR expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 GCR?
The MOT on L90 GCR expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 GCR done?
L90 GCR was recorded at 176,069 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,551 miles a year.
Has L90 GCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GCR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 GCR 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 GCR find?
L90 GCR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end; offside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end; coil spring corroded all 4 corroded, and 7 more.

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