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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

L90 GJGMOT history

L90 GJG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L90 GJG 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,486 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GJG was last recorded at 131,486 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,002 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,484 miles
Average per year
7,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,486 miles
  • 2025 – 126,002 miles
  • 2024 – 119,816 miles
  • 2023 – 115,619 miles
  • 2022 – 108,971 miles
  • 2021 – 98,040 miles
  • 2019 – 88,712 miles
  • 2018 – 78,753 miles
  • 2017 – 70,528 miles
  • 2016 – 59,471 miles
  • 2015 – 54,496 miles
  • 2014 – 47,532 miles
  • 2013 – 37,590 miles
  • 2012 – 30,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,486 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner hub / swivel seal leaking
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by rear flexi pipe (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj on front prop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,486 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    851175810419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner hub / swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,486 miles (+5,484)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    229255643444
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner hub / swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass126,002 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    778505192532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail126,001 miles (+6,185)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    861813799145
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,816 miles (+4,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,816 miles
    Test number
    755272065786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,619 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    449760312349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to mot min requirements (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail115,619 miles (+6,648)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    219198879477
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to mot min requirements (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass108,971 miles (+10,931)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    395711197027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive substantial (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,040 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    896265859479
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front axle swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,032 miles (+9,320)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    126431178861
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front axle swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,712 miles
    Test number
    727673217860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking

  12. Fail88,702 miles (+9,949)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    590206739582
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking

  13. Pass78,753 miles (+8,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    248751064649
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass70,528 miles (+11,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    771764887896
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield broken

  15. Pass59,471 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,471 miles
    Test number
    616120465614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,496 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    236843248888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,532 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    829821024253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,590 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,590 miles
    Test number
    848397423260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    349211742414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GJG

Does L90 GJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GJG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GJG?
The MOT on L90 GJG is valid until 14 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 GJG done?
L90 GJG was recorded at 131,486 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
Has L90 GJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GJG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 GJG 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 GJG find?
L90 GJG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front steering column universal joint has slight wear or play, and 4 more.

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