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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 GMRMOT history

L90 GMR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L90 GMR grey 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,560 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GMR was last recorded at 140,560 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,560 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,560 miles
  • 2025 – 131,762 miles
  • 2024 – 122,938 miles
  • 2023 – 113,928 miles
  • 2022 – 104,658 miles
  • 2021 – 93,683 miles
  • 2020 – 85,768 miles
  • 2019 – 79,892 miles
  • 2018 – 72,839 miles
  • 2017 – 67,526 miles
  • 2016 – 57,902 miles
  • 2015 – 51,066 miles
  • 2014 – 49,839 miles
  • 2013 – 43,672 miles
  • 2012 – 32,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,560 miles
    Test number
    105769086057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,560 miles (+8,798)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,560 miles
    Test number
    976604672584
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Idler arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,762 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    457887251234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,938 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    580963105290
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Fail122,937 miles (+9,009)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,937 miles
    Test number
    105562542440
    • MajorNearside 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 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 pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod 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 Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration 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 Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly binding.
  6. Pass113,928 miles (+9,270)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,928 miles
    Test number
    310293052656
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel housing seals slightly weeping
  7. Pass104,658 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,658 miles
    Test number
    579341081451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail104,657 miles (+10,974)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    699169366328
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,683 miles (+7,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,683 miles
    Test number
    290401810375
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly corroded
  10. Pass85,768 miles (+5,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,768 miles
    Test number
    300619832912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass79,892 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,892 miles
    Test number
    371684799497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,839 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,839 miles
    Test number
    361028515483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,526 miles (+9,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    590965274425
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front diff seal
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  14. Pass57,902 miles (+6,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    327270965203
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to seat folded up
  15. Pass51,066 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    668958325080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,839 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,839 miles
    Test number
    867673704246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,672 miles (+11,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,672 miles
    Test number
    905031093163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass32,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,284 miles
    Test number
    209649792156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L90 GMR

Does L90 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GMR is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GMR?
The MOT on L90 GMR is valid until 1 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 GMR done?
L90 GMR was recorded at 140,560 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,899 miles a year.
Has L90 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GMR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 GMR 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 GMR find?
L90 GMR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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