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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 GFAMOT history

L90 GFA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L90 GFA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,970 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GFA was last recorded at 115,970 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,214 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,756 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,970 miles
  • 2025 – 108,214 miles
  • 2024 – 100,749 miles
  • 2023 – 91,653 miles
  • 2022 – 88,125 miles
  • 2021 – 82,308 miles
  • 2020 – 75,956 miles
  • 2019 – 70,528 miles
  • 2018 – 67,890 miles
  • 2017 – 66,325 miles
  • 2016 – 64,850 miles
  • 2015 – 62,582 miles
  • 2014 – 58,088 miles
  • 2012 – 54,276 miles
  • 2011 – 51,809 miles
  • 2010 – 50,284 miles
  • 2009 – 48,727 miles
  • 2008 – 45,875 miles
  • 2007 – 36,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,970 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,970 miles (+7,756)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,970 miles
    Test number
    534229502668
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,214 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,214 miles
    Test number
    397732237504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,209 miles (+7,460)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,209 miles
    Test number
    443834867722
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,749 miles (+9,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,749 miles
    Test number
    273448802406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,653 miles
    Test number
    516968132801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,649 miles (+3,524)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    139710930692
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  7. Pass88,125 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    664420641036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,308 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    279748140954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,956 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    754479675532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,528 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    364223728935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,624 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    118232602988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,619 miles (+1,729)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    295178751108
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass67,890 miles (+1,565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,890 miles
    Test number
    609377791645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked on inner wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked on inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper door hinge badly worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass66,325 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    608634331107
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail66,324 miles (+1,474)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    810540768966
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass64,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    121822183462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,850 miles (+2,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    319627637013
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass62,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    548496885001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,582 miles (+4,494)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    408206485029
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass58,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    969267484021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,088 miles (+3,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    987715984086
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  22. Pass54,276 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    675962632389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,523 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    295950472490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    765189761288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail51,809 miles (+1,525)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,809 miles
    Test number
    896579561215
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass50,284 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,284 miles
    Test number
    642944240289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,727 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    314493709305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass45,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    730901918323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,875 miles (+9,220)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    470571718446
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

  30. Pass36,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    822545547385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GFA

Does L90 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GFA is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GFA?
The MOT on L90 GFA is valid until 10 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 GFA done?
L90 GFA was recorded at 115,970 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has L90 GFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GFA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 GFA 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 GFA find?
L90 GFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front upper items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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