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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 GFEMOT history

L90 GFE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 203,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L90 GFE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,657 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GFE was last recorded at 203,657 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,657 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,657 miles
  • 2025 – 194,989 miles
  • 2022 – 193,630 miles
  • 2021 – 186,751 miles
  • 2019 – 186,700 miles
  • 2018 – 179,157 miles
  • 2016 – 164,030 miles
  • 2015 – 154,557 miles
  • 2014 – 142,755 miles
  • 2013 – 130,162 miles
  • 2012 – 118,038 miles
  • 2011 – 110,317 miles
  • 2010 – 100,677 miles
  • 2009 – 90,858 miles
  • 2008 – 84,694 miles
  • 2007 – 75,866 miles
  • 2006 – 61,814 miles
  • 2005 – 50,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,657 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty. Vehicle has been laid up for months

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,657 miles
    Test number
    282650885093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail203,657 miles (+8,668)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,657 miles
    Test number
    653470328901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass194,989 miles (+1,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,989 miles
    Test number
    250376076215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,630 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,630 miles
    Test number
    626774746601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,751 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,751 miles
    Test number
    593696422385
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty. Vehicle has been laid up for months (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail186,751 miles (+51)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,751 miles
    Test number
    744514409901
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front of front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front of front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty. Vehicle has been laid up for months (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leaking onto the brakes R/H/R

  7. Pass186,700 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,700 miles
    Test number
    845698294724
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Fail186,699 miles (+7,542)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,699 miles
    Test number
    206299889841
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  9. Pass179,157 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,157 miles
    Test number
    350579394023
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front hockey leg bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail179,157 miles (+4,889)1 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,157 miles
    Test number
    711293468144
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive both swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides front hockey leg bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,268 miles
    Test number
    959639126673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear prop shaft, front joint

  12. Fail174,268 miles (+10,238)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,268 miles
    Test number
    458279429947
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear prop shaft, front joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass164,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    867522633293
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail164,030 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    124860747977
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail164,030 miles (+9,473)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    446815318747
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass154,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    955658754327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail154,557 miles (+11,802)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    414738643947
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass142,755 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,755 miles
    Test number
    485775444336
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail142,753 miles (+12,591)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,753 miles
    Test number
    637749024370
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass130,162 miles (+12,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,162 miles
    Test number
    406179503494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass118,038 miles (+7,721)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,038 miles
    Test number
    667245672210
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass110,317 miles (+9,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    667844501364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass100,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    100070970293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail100,677 miles (+9,819)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    382140070476
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass90,858 miles (+6,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,858 miles
    Test number
    131380789295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass84,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    934654088216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Fail84,694 miles (+8,828)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    650483888233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass75,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    171660977204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,866 miles (+14,052)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,866 miles
    Test number
    944059867266
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass61,814 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    550346936188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2006
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    242282835493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GFE

Does L90 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GFE is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GFE?
The MOT on L90 GFE is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GFE done?
L90 GFE was recorded at 203,657 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has L90 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GFE has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 GFE 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 GFE find?
L90 GFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2.

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