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Orange and Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 GVAMOT history

L90 GVA is an orange and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L90 GVA 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,044 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GVA was last recorded at 156,044 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,245 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,044 miles
  • 2025 – 154,245 miles
  • 2024 – 153,403 miles
  • 2023 – 152,828 miles
  • 2022 – 151,094 miles
  • 2021 – 149,719 miles
  • 2020 – 147,567 miles
  • 2019 – 141,465 miles
  • 2018 – 136,920 miles
  • 2017 – 133,175 miles
  • 2016 – 131,509 miles
  • 2015 – 131,401 miles
  • 2014 – 130,191 miles
  • 2013 – 127,319 miles
  • 2012 – 120,187 miles
  • 2011 – 113,358 miles
  • 2010 – 99,003 miles
  • 2009 – 80,368 miles
  • 2008 – 54,603 miles
  • 2007 – 26,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,044 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,044 miles
    Test number
    296325869608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,245 miles (+842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,245 miles
    Test number
    138003908701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,403 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,403 miles
    Test number
    489885207629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,828 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,828 miles
    Test number
    448026441937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,094 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,094 miles
    Test number
    183399175655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,719 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,719 miles
    Test number
    578836482676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,567 miles (+6,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    915534275265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass141,465 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    141,465 miles
    Test number
    900105644450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,920 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,920 miles
    Test number
    853004092315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,175 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,175 miles
    Test number
    844131372052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,509 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,509 miles
    Test number
    606640413453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,401 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    866552795029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,191 miles (+2,872)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,191 miles
    Test number
    696877664016
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass127,319 miles (+7,132)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,319 miles
    Test number
    529236663015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass120,187 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    296418062064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 road wheels heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub oil seal leaking slightly

  16. Fail120,187 miles (+6,829)9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,187 miles
    Test number
    157337562483
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 road wheels heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub oil seal leaking slightly

  17. Pass113,358 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    207657041008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront transfer shaft rear u/j slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub seal slightly damp
    • NoteO/s/f exterior door handle partially insecure
    • NoteSlight bind at n/s/f brake

  18. Fail113,358 miles (+14,355)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,358 miles
    Test number
    399337941084
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront transfer shaft rear u/j slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub seal slightly damp
    • NoteO/s/f exterior door handle partially insecure
    • NoteSlight bind at n/s/f brake

  19. Pass99,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    150689340039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail99,003 miles (+18,635)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    780488140060
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass80,368 miles (+138)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    162899789179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap slightly damaged
    • NoteRear propshaft rear u/j slightly worn

  22. Fail80,230 miles (+25,627)4 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    881047689186
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel cap slightly damaged
    • NoteRear propshaft rear u/j slightly worn

  23. Pass54,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    504594198104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,603 miles (+28,486)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    921203498123
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  25. Fail26,117 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    202644307235
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass26,117 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,117 miles
    Test number
    484234007204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,106 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    262169447157
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 GVA

Does L90 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GVA is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 GVA?
The MOT on L90 GVA is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GVA done?
L90 GVA was recorded at 156,044 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has L90 GVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GVA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on L90 GVA 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 GVA find?
L90 GVA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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