
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 GEAMOT history
L90 GEA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 221,577 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 221,577 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 GEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 GEA was last recorded at 221,577 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 220,373 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,204 miles
- Average per year
- 3,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,577 miles
- 2025 – 220,373 miles
- 2024 – 220,365 miles
- 2023 – 219,064 miles
- 2022 – 215,841 miles
- 2021 – 211,670 miles
- 2020 – 206,826 miles
- 2019 – 199,365 miles
- 2018 – 195,747 miles
- 2017 – 194,050 miles
- 2016 – 188,132 miles
- 2012 – 183,606 miles
- 2011 – 179,547 miles
- 2010 – 175,198 miles
- 2009 – 168,840 miles
- 2008 – 164,181 miles
- 2007 – 162,404 miles
- 2006 – 158,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,577 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 221,577 miles
- Test number
- 286069756157
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
Fail221,577 miles (+1,204)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,577 miles
- Test number
- 964694900652
- MajorNearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL
Pass220,373 miles (+8)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 220,373 miles
- Test number
- 848427013722
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bonnet release defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle upper control arm ball joint play
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion & holes to body
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished & worn
Fail220,365 miles (+1,301)17 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,365 miles
- Test number
- 511899199053
- MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBonnet release defective
- AdvisoryOffside front swivel hub leaking
- AdvisoryRear axle upper control arm ball joint slight play
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion and holes to body
- AdvisoryVarious oil leak's'
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished/ worn
Pass219,064 miles (+3,223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 219,064 miles
- Test number
- 791031978618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle stabizer ball joint worn
Pass215,841 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 215,841 miles
- Test number
- 315065023843
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail215,840 miles (+4,170)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,840 miles
- Test number
- 704038562148
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass211,670 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 211,670 miles
- Test number
- 682614334746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,620 miles (+4,794)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,620 miles
- Test number
- 323759422663
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass206,826 miles (+7,461)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 206,826 miles
- Test number
- 895028621830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,365 miles (+3,618)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 199,365 miles
- Test number
- 247449350303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass195,747 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 195,747 miles
- Test number
- 719359338286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,737 miles (+1,687)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,737 miles
- Test number
- 144187062830
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Pass194,050 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 194,050 miles
- Test number
- 447027860820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,049 miles (+5,917)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,049 miles
- Test number
- 690456866219
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Track rod end rear most (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs have slight oil leaks
- AdvisoryOffside Engine mount bracket been cut off
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)
Pass188,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 188,132 miles
- Test number
- 543173681992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,132 miles (+4,526)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,132 miles
- Test number
- 896289164944
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass183,606 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 183,606 miles
- Test number
- 729150862109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,542 miles (+3,995)1 dangerous11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,542 miles
- Test number
- 639043752195
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass179,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 179,547 miles
- Test number
- 669411061110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,547 miles (+4,349)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,547 miles
- Test number
- 775530161157
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass175,198 miles (+41)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 175,198 miles
- Test number
- 220819960177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir filter insecure
- NoteFront brake discs scored
- NoteOffside front outrigger excessive corrosion, outside a prescribed area
Fail175,157 miles (+6,317)4 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,157 miles
- Test number
- 491706860131
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAir filter insecure
- NoteFront brake discs scored
- NoteOffside front outrigger excessive corrosion, outside a prescribed area
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteRear differntial corroded and leaking oil
Pass168,840 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 168,840 miles
- Test number
- 233380489141
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail168,833 miles (+4,652)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,833 miles
- Test number
- 812846279148
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
- NoteThree propshaft universal joints have excessive play/wear
Pass164,181 miles (+1,777)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 164,181 miles
- Test number
- 143408798109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,404 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 162,404 miles
- Test number
- 570794917216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Fail162,404 miles (+4,358)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,404 miles
- Test number
- 603054117250
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak into handbrake drum
- NoteSteering damper offside bush worn
Pass158,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 158,046 miles
- Test number
- 854679926196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,046 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,046 miles
- Test number
- 151548726177
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L90 GEA
- Does L90 GEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GEA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 GEA?
- The MOT on L90 GEA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 GEA done?
- L90 GEA was recorded at 221,577 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
- Has L90 GEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 GEA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 GEA 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 GEA find?
- L90 GEA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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