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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 GHEMOT history

L90 GHE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 141,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L90 GHE red 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,490 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GHE was last recorded at 141,490 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,490 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,490 miles
  • 2025 – 139,543 miles
  • 2024 – 137,271 miles
  • 2023 – 135,115 miles
  • 2020 – 128,469 miles
  • 2019 – 126,153 miles
  • 2018 – 124,990 miles
  • 2017 – 122,974 miles
  • 2016 – 120,091 miles
  • 2015 – 114,459 miles
  • 2014 – 110,677 miles
  • 2013 – 107,873 miles
  • 2012 – 105,335 miles
  • 2011 – 102,285 miles
  • 2010 – 99,032 miles
  • 2009 – 95,946 miles
  • 2008 – 92,158 miles
  • 2007 – 88,271 miles
  • 2006 – 84,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,490 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,490 miles
    Test number
    457529809232
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail141,490 miles (+1,947)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,490 miles
    Test number
    885698527127
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass139,543 miles (+2,272)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,543 miles
    Test number
    911945142617
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass137,271 miles (+2,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,271 miles
    Test number
    588903607899
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,115 miles (+6,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,115 miles
    Test number
    518656673672
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,469 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    937235074284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,353 miles (+2,200)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,353 miles
    Test number
    715448534913
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,153 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    677884861883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail126,153 miles (+1,163)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    298745172973
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass124,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    659713560736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail124,990 miles (+2,016)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    233086328047
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated by chassis mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass122,974 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,974 miles
    Test number
    124991609278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    729018754395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,091 miles (+5,632)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    125969131135
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass114,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    265050985101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,459 miles (+3,782)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    756730985149
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  17. Pass110,677 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    315386174167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,873 miles
    Test number
    245849673185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,873 miles (+2,538)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,873 miles
    Test number
    616819873135
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  20. Pass105,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    487584282141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,335 miles (+3,050)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    289684882193
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  22. Pass102,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    876551981154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,285 miles (+3,253)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    476990381111
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass99,032 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    511741380187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    221357779427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,946 miles (+3,788)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    394236279144
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Fail92,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    530147678111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass92,158 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    743127078100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass88,271 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    171703677153
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  30. Fail88,271 miles (+3,799)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    964873077155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  31. Pass84,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    444086366119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail84,469 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    603086266168
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 GHE

Does L90 GHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GHE is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GHE?
The MOT on L90 GHE is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GHE done?
L90 GHE was recorded at 141,490 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has L90 GHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GHE has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 GHE 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 GHE find?
L90 GHE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box has seepage.

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