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Orange · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 GUDMOT history

L90 GUD is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

L90 GUD orange 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 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,873 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GUD was last recorded at 119,873 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,781 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,873 miles
  • 2024 – 119,781 miles
  • 2023 – 119,689 miles
  • 2021 – 119,262 miles
  • 2019 – 119,019 miles
  • 2017 – 118,738 miles
  • 2016 – 118,567 miles
  • 2014 – 118,293 miles
  • 2013 – 115,965 miles
  • 2012 – 109,701 miles
  • 2011 – 109,245 miles
  • 2008 – 103,050 miles
  • 2007 – 84,117 miles
  • 2006 – 71,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,873 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 Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,873 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    915391115973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,781 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    722296934208
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass119,689 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    342735262064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,262 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    101847901810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,019 miles (+281)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,019 miles
    Test number
    426288479875
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to leagal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play & gater starting to perish (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil damp patches on bottom (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,738 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    607501711183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass118,567 miles (+274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,567 miles
    Test number
    783031603034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass118,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    909735654239
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

  9. Fail118,293 miles (+2,328)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    388578044401
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
    • NoteSplit pins missing from drag link end and n/s track rod end

  10. Pass115,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    138574263261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,965 miles (+6,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    565854463251
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass109,701 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    415508032262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,700 miles (+455)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,700 miles
    Test number
    169630132249
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSigns of damage to osr trailing arm, its mounting points, plastic fuel tank and metal guard, tow bar mounting points and plate

  14. Pass109,245 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,245 miles
    Test number
    758696481165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBolt missing osf shock turret
    • NoteOsr radious arm bent
    • NoteOsr wheel buckled
    • NoteTrack bar bent

  15. Fail109,243 miles (+6,193)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    279806561194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBolt missing osf shock turret
    • NoteOsr radious arm bent
    • NoteTrack bar bent

  16. Pass103,050 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    154334048013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint boot insecure

  17. Fail103,049 miles (+18,932)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    701684848006
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint boot insecure

  18. Pass84,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    230196647062
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail84,117 miles (+13,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,117 miles
    Test number
    950086247098
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass71,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    932158946018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,054 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    990148046021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L90 GUD

Does L90 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GUD is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GUD?
The MOT on L90 GUD is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GUD done?
L90 GUD was recorded at 119,873 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
Has L90 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GUD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 GUD 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 GUD find?
L90 GUD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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