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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 GEFMOT history

L90 GEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L90 GEF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,693 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GEF was last recorded at 144,693 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,963 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
730 miles
Average per year
1,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,693 miles
  • 2025 – 143,963 miles
  • 2024 – 143,208 miles
  • 2023 – 142,780 miles
  • 2016 – 142,097 miles
  • 2015 – 140,503 miles
  • 2014 – 137,477 miles
  • 2013 – 134,735 miles
  • 2011 – 132,282 miles
  • 2010 – 131,077 miles
  • 2009 – 129,183 miles
  • 2008 – 127,850 miles
  • 2007 – 126,734 miles
  • 2006 – 123,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,693 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,693 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    217860197964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,963 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,963 miles
    Test number
    142515260534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,208 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    487860661192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,780 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,780 miles
    Test number
    120803906416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,097 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    309188599952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,503 miles (+3,026)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,503 miles
    Test number
    445181105229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis at rear
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and pads wearing low
    • NoteRear shockers top dustcovers insecure
  7. Pass137,477 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    209149684111
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteSmall crack on front number plate
  8. Fail137,476 miles (+2,741)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,476 miles
    Test number
    668318984111
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing
    • NoteSmall crack on front number plate
  9. Pass134,735 miles (+2,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    847580403296
    • NoteVarious points on underside corroded
  10. Pass132,282 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    746353651363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,077 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    131,077 miles
    Test number
    504022460375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,183 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    129,183 miles
    Test number
    231293959322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,850 miles (+1,116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    127,850 miles
    Test number
    701963388298
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChassis starting to corrode
  14. Pass126,734 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    382864487224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    950449046209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GEF

Does L90 GEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GEF is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GEF?
The MOT on L90 GEF is valid until 5 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 GEF done?
L90 GEF was recorded at 144,693 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 1,094 miles a year.
Has L90 GEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GEF has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 GEF 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 GEF find?
L90 GEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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