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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

L90 GFWMOT history

L90 GFW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L90 GFW blue 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 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,963 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GFW was last recorded at 139,963 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,031 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,932 miles
Average per year
10,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,963 miles
  • 2024 – 133,031 miles
  • 2023 – 126,163 miles
  • 2022 – 123,170 miles
  • 2021 – 121,500 miles
  • 2020 – 112,166 miles
  • 2019 – 98,504 miles
  • 2018 – 83,924 miles
  • 2017 – 64,618 miles
  • 2016 – 49,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    485839916625
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,963 miles (+6,932)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    608600272074
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass133,031 miles (+6,868)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    878521767115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass126,163 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,163 miles
    Test number
    891259907527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail126,161 miles (+2,991)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,161 miles
    Test number
    513693368428
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,170 miles (+1,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,170 miles
    Test number
    358329124962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass121,500 miles (+9,334)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,500 miles
    Test number
    703407628845
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass112,166 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    364270328942
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,165 miles (+13,661)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,165 miles
    Test number
    806554596011
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,504 miles (+14,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,504 miles
    Test number
    410173323132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass83,924 miles (+19,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    659770803193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,618 miles (+15,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    893183119472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    141593670002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GFW

Does L90 GFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GFW is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 GFW?
The MOT on L90 GFW is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GFW done?
L90 GFW was recorded at 139,963 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 10,002 miles a year.
Has L90 GFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GFW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 GFW 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 GFW find?
L90 GFW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease or other material.

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