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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 GCWMOT history

L90 GCW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L90 GCW silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,003 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GCW was last recorded at 120,003 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,563 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,440 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,003 miles
  • 2025 – 117,563 miles
  • 2024 – 115,071 miles
  • 2023 – 111,956 miles
  • 2022 – 109,364 miles
  • 2021 – 107,197 miles
  • 2020 – 105,573 miles
  • 2019 – 102,768 miles
  • 2018 – 99,807 miles
  • 2017 – 97,268 miles
  • 2016 – 93,990 miles
  • 2015 – 87,031 miles
  • 2014 – 83,942 miles
  • 2013 – 78,956 miles
  • 2012 – 74,728 miles
  • 2011 – 68,305 miles
  • 2010 – 61,459 miles
  • 2009 – 56,290 miles
  • 2008 – 50,945 miles
  • 2007 – 45,115 miles
  • 2006 – 40,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,003 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,003 miles (+2,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    274218388658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass117,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    524579915911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,563 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    383717987843
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass115,071 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    652233269602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,956 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    535025524850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,364 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    499529070847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,197 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    166251009253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass105,573 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    549109903552
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass102,768 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    309003644393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,762 miles (+2,955)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    132427981904
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe {at rear} (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,807 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,807 miles
    Test number
    730570862033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,268 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    570735912234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,990 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    201867798774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,031 miles
    Test number
    686426585051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail87,031 miles (+3,089)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,031 miles
    Test number
    636526285052
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass83,942 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    228993484081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,956 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    439381003160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,728 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    445042892130
    • NoteNearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mount rubbers - slight play
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar droplink ball-joints - Play
    • NoteSteering box drop arm wet
    • NoteWipers manually park - STRONG ADVICE

  19. Fail74,728 miles (+6,423)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    707211492137
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mount rubbers - slight play
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar droplink ball-joints - Play
    • NoteSteering box drop arm wet
    • NoteWipers manually park - STRONG ADVICE

  20. Fail68,305 miles1 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    196126681129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteEngine turbo over-run on emmisions test
    • NoteFront suspension soft
    • NoteNearside front steering control arm ball-joint cover split and play - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play
    • NotePropshaft brake to propshaft mount bolts insecure - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteSteering box and drop arm wet
    • NoteSteering damper mount bush slight play

  21. Pass68,305 miles (+6,846)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    678206281107
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteEngine turbo over-run on emmisions test
    • NoteFront suspension soft
    • NoteNearside front steering control arm ball-joint cover split and play - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play
    • NotePropshaft brake to propshaft mount bolts insecure - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteSteering box and drop arm wet
    • NoteSteering damper mount bush slight play

  22. Pass61,459 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    640040690128
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall cuts and metal in tread

  23. Fail61,445 miles (+5,155)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    641317180175
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureTrailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wall cuts and metal in tread

  24. Pass56,290 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    293240199430
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mount bushes play
    • NoteNearside rear light unit guard insecure
    • NoteNearside rear trail arm void bushes slight play

  25. Fail56,290 miles (+5,345)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    764609289177
    • FailureCentre Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mount bushes play
    • NoteNearside rear light unit guard insecure
    • NoteNearside rear trail arm void bushes slight play
    • NoteWipers smeary

  26. Fail50,945 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    862149588153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front wheel-bearing noisy - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNumberplate light unit deteriorated
    • NoteSteering box control drop arm wet
    • NoteWipers smeary

  27. Pass50,945 miles (+5,830)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    994049288108
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front wheel-bearing noisy - STRONG ADVICE
    • NoteNumberplate light unit deteriorated
    • NoteSteering box control drop arm wet
    • NoteWipers smeary

  28. Pass45,115 miles (+4,481)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    164552257418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteSlight damage to front no.plate
    • NoteVery little parking brake lever reserve travel

  29. Pass40,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    330686226011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GCW

Does L90 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GCW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GCW?
The MOT on L90 GCW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GCW done?
L90 GCW was recorded at 120,003 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has L90 GCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GCW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 GCW 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 GCW find?
L90 GCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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