Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L90 GDPMOT history
L90 GDP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 180,652 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 GDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 GDP was last recorded at 180,652 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,564 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,088 miles
- Average per year
- 7,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,652 miles
- 2024 – 177,564 miles
- 2023 – 174,184 miles
- 2022 – 170,497 miles
- 2021 – 166,436 miles
- 2020 – 161,913 miles
- 2019 – 150,781 miles
- 2018 – 138,106 miles
- 2017 – 123,222 miles
- 2016 – 114,336 miles
- 2015 – 105,241 miles
- 2014 – 98,061 miles
- 2013 – 91,447 miles
- 2012 – 84,359 miles
- 2011 – 76,577 miles
- 2010 – 68,619 miles
- 2009 – 60,122 miles
- 2008 – 54,347 miles
- 2007 – 47,777 miles
- 2006 – 40,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,652 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,652 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 180,652 miles
- Test number
- 562167746163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,564 miles (+3,380)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 177,564 miles
- Test number
- 971535793052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,184 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 174,184 miles
- Test number
- 958699902207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,163 miles (+3,666)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,163 miles
- Test number
- 206642670359
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near A frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened near front mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass170,497 miles (+4,061)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,497 miles
- Test number
- 877132333821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,436 miles (+4,523)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 166,436 miles
- Test number
- 658721670590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,913 miles (+11,132)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 161,913 miles
- Test number
- 492716240636
- AdvisoryBoth front chassis ends corroded
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft removed
- AdvisoryFuel filter area damp
- AdvisoryRear bump stop area and rear spring cup areas corroded
- AdvisorySlight play to both rear drop links
- AdvisoryUnderside engine oily and steering box
Pass150,781 miles (+12,675)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 150,781 miles
- Test number
- 863724623292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,106 miles (+14,884)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 138,106 miles
- Test number
- 115382793911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,222 miles (+8,886)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 123,222 miles
- Test number
- 888697635208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,336 miles (+9,095)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 114,336 miles
- Test number
- 826849005376
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres foul trailing arms on full lock
- AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
- AdvisoryFront differential pinion seal weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn rear prop, rear u/j
Fail105,241 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,241 miles
- Test number
- 426732635200
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres foul trailing arms on full lock
- NoteBoth wipers torn but still clearing screen ok
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront differential pinion oil seal weeping
Pass105,241 miles (+7,180)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 105,241 miles
- Test number
- 747662035295
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres foul trailing arms on full lock
- NoteBoth wipers torn but still clearing screen ok
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront differential pinion oil seal weeping
Pass98,061 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,061 miles
- Test number
- 957009554244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail98,061 miles (+6,614)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,061 miles
- Test number
- 417769854245
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass91,447 miles (+1)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 91,447 miles
- Test number
- 626107773289
- NoteSteering damper has play in rubber mount
- NoteWeep around front differential seal
- NoteWeep around steering box
Fail91,446 miles (+7,087)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,446 miles
- Test number
- 149526973206
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSteering damper has play in rubber mount
- NoteWeep around front differential seal
- NoteWeep around steering box
Pass84,359 miles (+7,782)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 84,359 miles
- Test number
- 207400392290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- NoteBrake pipes covered in grease at time of test
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSmall chip in offside headlight
- NoteWeep from steering box
Pass76,577 miles (+7,958)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 76,577 miles
- Test number
- 507353591282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease at time of test
- NoteEngine cover fitted at time of test
- NoteFront tyres rubbing slightly on suspension on full lock
- NoteNearside wiper deteriorated but still clearing screen ok
Pass68,619 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,619 miles
- Test number
- 384284690482
- NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease at time of test
- NoteEngine cover fitted at time of test
Fail68,619 miles (+8,497)3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,619 miles
- Test number
- 471654290251
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease at time of test
- NoteEngine cover fitted at time of test
Pass60,122 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 60,122 miles
- Test number
- 773820489284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,347 miles (+6,570)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 54,347 miles
- Test number
- 190862588227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,777 miles (+6,927)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,777 miles
- Test number
- 661073787238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,850 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,850 miles
- Test number
- 334285486445
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteCorrosion opn centre to rear exhaust joint and hanger.
Pass40,850 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 40,850 miles
- Test number
- 394125986456
- NoteCorrosion opn centre to rear exhaust joint and hanger.
Questions about L90 GDP
- Does L90 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 GDP?
- The MOT on L90 GDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 GDP done?
- L90 GDP was recorded at 180,652 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
- Has L90 GDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 GDP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 GDP 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 GDP find?
- L90 GDP passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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