Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L90 HDCMOT history
L90 HDC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,540 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 HDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 HDC was last recorded at 85,540 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,567 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,973 miles
- Average per year
- 3,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,540 miles
- 2024 – 83,567 miles
- 2023 – 82,205 miles
- 2022 – 80,754 miles
- 2021 – 78,702 miles
- 2020 – 75,073 miles
- 2019 – 73,724 miles
- 2018 – 72,423 miles
- 2017 – 70,166 miles
- 2016 – 68,145 miles
- 2015 – 65,428 miles
- 2014 – 60,551 miles
- 2013 – 57,112 miles
- 2012 – 53,458 miles
- 2011 – 49,440 miles
- 2010 – 47,035 miles
- 2009 – 43,953 miles
- 2008 – 38,585 miles
- 2007 – 35,476 miles
- 2006 – 31,313 miles
- 2005 – 22,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,540 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,540 miles (+1,973)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,540 miles
- Test number
- 330032430879
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,567 miles (+1,362)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 83,567 miles
- Test number
- 440714666310
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,205 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,205 miles
- Test number
- 917975282954
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Fail82,204 miles (+1,450)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,204 miles
- Test number
- 384819078974
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (rear most ends badly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,754 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 80,754 miles
- Test number
- 925309578390
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view some damage to upper part of glass (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded on ends where rear hoses meet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged looks to have chaffed previously (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on caliper end (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,754 miles (+62)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,754 miles
- Test number
- 508929592287
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view some damage to upper part of glass (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded on ends where rear hoses meet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged looks to have chaffed previously (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on caliper end (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,692 miles (+1,990)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,692 miles
- Test number
- 898987477995
- DangerousRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal rubber laid on the floor (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both effected (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested no pattern at all (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront side windows tinted both effected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both effected (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,702 miles (+3,629)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,702 miles
- Test number
- 648938094117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,073 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 75,073 miles
- Test number
- 971813072305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,724 miles (+1,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,724 miles
- Test number
- 236376043190
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,423 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,423 miles
- Test number
- 300490707705
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,166 miles (+2,021)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 70,166 miles
- Test number
- 324016152260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,145 miles (+2,717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,145 miles
- Test number
- 434354750481
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass65,428 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 65,428 miles
- Test number
- 590241105555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,551 miles (+3,439)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 60,551 miles
- Test number
- 745102454277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,112 miles (+3,654)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 57,112 miles
- Test number
- 849932323328
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass53,458 miles (+4,018)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,458 miles
- Test number
- 799724302308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,440 miles (+2,405)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 49,440 miles
- Test number
- 309667201329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,035 miles (+3,082)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 47,035 miles
- Test number
- 271000000307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,953 miles (+5,368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 43,953 miles
- Test number
- 220123499275
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
Pass38,585 miles (+3,109)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,585 miles
- Test number
- 761073508348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,476 miles (+4,163)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 35,476 miles
- Test number
- 384055607396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,313 miles (+9,177)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 31,313 miles
- Test number
- 793263406367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 22,136 miles
- Test number
- 433668205421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 HDC
- Does L90 HDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HDC is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 HDC?
- The MOT on L90 HDC is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 HDC done?
- L90 HDC was recorded at 85,540 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
- Has L90 HDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 HDC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 HDC 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 HDC find?
- L90 HDC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in screen; rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'a' frame balljoint; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 2 more.
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