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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 GTNMOT history

L90 GTN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L90 GTN blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
162,126 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GTN was last recorded at 162,126 miles on 21 May 2025, 2,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2007: 54,349 miles, lower than 426,232 miles on 10 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,657 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,126 miles
  • 2024 – 159,657 miles
  • 2023 – 154,441 miles
  • 2022 – 149,840 miles
  • 2021 – 142,608 miles
  • 2020 – 132,296 miles
  • 2019 – 117,652 miles
  • 2018 – 104,746 miles
  • 2015 – 104,558 miles
  • 2014 – 100,511 miles
  • 2013 – 96,524 miles
  • 2012 – 91,337 miles
  • 2011 – 85,548 miles
  • 2010 – 79,655 miles
  • 2009 – 73,084 miles
  • 2008 – 64,467 miles
  • 2007 – 54,349 miles
  • 2006 – 426,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,126 miles
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,126 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,126 miles
    Test number
    322483621816
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Pass159,657 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,657 miles
    Test number
    989659386887
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,657 miles (+5,216)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,657 miles
    Test number
    660712750028
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,441 miles
    Test number
    486759608364
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,441 miles (+4,601)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,441 miles
    Test number
    220886998846
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,840 miles (+7,232)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,840 miles
    Test number
    749862261430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front half shaft leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMain chassis has general under body corrosion

  7. Pass142,608 miles (+10,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,608 miles
    Test number
    321131034646
    • AdvisoryChassis has general corrosion along its length
    • AdvisoryUnderside has general corrosion along its length

  8. Pass132,296 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    102518029635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,652 miles (+12,906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    327329117726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,746 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    890377235509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,558 miles (+4,047)5 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    319669325486
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of perishing
    • NoteBoth swivel hubs corroded and leaking oil
    • NoteChassis and rear cross member corroded
    • NoteN/s door bottom corroded
    • NoteO/s door bottom corroded
    • NoteRear door corroded

  12. Pass100,511 miles (+3,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,511 miles
    Test number
    336511134267
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSteering damper end bush very worn

  13. Pass96,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    367935723470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail96,524 miles (+5,187)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    947774423236
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass91,337 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    356177532249
    • NoteDampness around and on steering box

  16. Fail91,337 miles (+5,789)4 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    706584332204
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • DangerousFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteDampness around and on steering box
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/surface breaking up
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs corroded on inner face

  17. Pass85,548 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    468600521257
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped/pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOil leak front diff pinnion seal area

  18. Fail85,548 miles (+5,893)3 dangerous1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    129187911272
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped/pitted
    • NoteNearside and offside front track bar ball joint boots split/splitting
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOil leak front diff pinnion seal area

  19. Pass79,655 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    352958310231
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront steering damper bush heavily worn
    • NoteSeepage from front swivel joints

  20. Fail79,655 miles (+6,571)3 dangerous4 failures4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    164815110281
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront steering damper bush heavily worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOffside rear foot/service brake effort low
    • NoteOil leak front diferential
    • NoteSeepage from front swivel joints

  21. Pass73,084 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    183988119202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail73,080 miles (+8,613)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    984356119219
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront axle diff seal leaking oil

  23. Pass64,467 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    962167808287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,349 miles (-371,883)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    383068857057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail426,232 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    426,232 miles
    Test number
    841550016008
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Questions about L90 GTN

Does L90 GTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 GTN expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 GTN?
The MOT on L90 GTN expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 GTN done?
L90 GTN was recorded at 162,126 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025.
Has L90 GTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GTN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 GTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 GTN find?
L90 GTN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 advisory: slight underbody corrosion.

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