Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L90 GFTMOT history
L90 GFT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,741 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 GFT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 26 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 GFT was last recorded at 71,741 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Nov 2020: 66,580 miles, lower than 132,777 miles on 18 Oct 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,520 miles · 4 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,221 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,741 miles
- 2022 – 68,520 miles
- 2020 – 66,580 miles
- 2019 – 132,777 miles
- 2018 – 129,364 miles
- 2017 – 122,239 miles
- 2010 – 120,914 miles
- 2009 – 118,477 miles
- 2008 – 114,793 miles
- 2007 – 110,831 miles
- 2006 – 103,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,741 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,741 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,741 miles
- Test number
- 603718519682
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,520 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 68,520 miles
- Test number
- 550185805962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,580 miles (-66,197)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 66,580 miles
- Test number
- 850421527477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,777 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 132,777 miles
- Test number
- 266776988540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,364 miles (+7,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 129,364 miles
- Test number
- 844649281985
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,239 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 122,239 miles
- Test number
- 564785929955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,236 miles (+1,322)2 dangerous6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,236 miles
- Test number
- 796094192427
- DangerousNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose at pitman arm (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulkhead and chassis (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at chassis (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside center outrigger bolt loose but not affecting security of mounting
Pass120,914 miles (+2,437)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 120,914 miles
- Test number
- 242773730397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteO/s chassis leg has corrision next to axle support bar ? advise plate to strengthen ;
Pass118,477 miles (+3,684)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 118,477 miles
- Test number
- 401026679223
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteSome corrosion on main chassis ? not holed '
Pass114,793 miles (+3,962)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 114,793 miles
- Test number
- 394688578288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,831 miles (+6,012)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 110,831 miles
- Test number
- 460762587263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,819 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 104,819 miles
- Test number
- 453543257015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,258 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 103,258 miles
- Test number
- 284843656035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,214 miles12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,214 miles
- Test number
- 242507146034
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L90 GFT
- Does L90 GFT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GFT is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 GFT?
- The MOT on L90 GFT is valid until 2 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 GFT done?
- L90 GFT was recorded at 71,741 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has L90 GFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 GFT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on L90 GFT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 GFT find?
- L90 GFT passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive.
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