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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

L90 GRUMOT history

L90 GRU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 GRU 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,981 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GRU was last recorded at 138,981 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,811 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
5,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,981 miles
  • 2025 – 136,811 miles
  • 2023 – 133,451 miles
  • 2022 – 127,215 miles
  • 2021 – 110,842 miles
  • 2020 – 98,424 miles
  • 2019 – 97,804 miles
  • 2018 – 94,313 miles
  • 2017 – 88,632 miles
  • 2016 – 85,508 miles
  • 2015 – 79,964 miles
  • 2014 – 73,885 miles
  • 2013 – 67,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle rebound rubbers missing.
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four.

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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,981 miles (+2,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    229182115072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rebound rubbers missing.
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four.

  2. Pass136,811 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    244295190473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,795 miles (+3,344)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,795 miles
    Test number
    855207535987
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,451 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    660718888170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

  5. Fail133,451 miles (+6,236)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    356052105487
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

  6. Pass127,215 miles (+16,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    766891865958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner drag link boot coverd i grease
    • AdvisoryFront brakepads low

  7. Pass110,842 miles (+12,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    253253073882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,424 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    338383651448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,418 miles (+614)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,418 miles
    Test number
    674285251486
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pilot/drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,804 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    842464230298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,313 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    867406375394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,632 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    444022631228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,508 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,508 miles
    Test number
    303592175542
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    123128338245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler arm dust cover deteriorated

  15. Fail79,964 miles (+6,079)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    334461813748
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler arm dust cover deteriorated

  16. Pass73,885 miles (+6,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    836014634223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass67,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    635303243290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GRU

Does L90 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GRU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GRU?
The MOT on L90 GRU is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GRU done?
L90 GRU was recorded at 138,981 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
Has L90 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GRU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 GRU 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 GRU find?
L90 GRU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear axle rebound rubbers missing., and 1 more.

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