Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L90 HGWMOT history
L90 HGW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 195,997 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 HGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 HGW was last recorded at 195,997 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 187,805 miles · 17 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,192 miles
- Average per year
- 10,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,997 miles
- 2021 – 187,805 miles
- 2020 – 172,141 miles
- 2019 – 146,243 miles
- 2018 – 131,245 miles
- 2017 – 114,962 miles
- 2016 – 101,058 miles
- 2015 – 89,355 miles
- 2014 – 77,477 miles
- 2013 – 65,486 miles
- 2012 – 54,652 miles
- 2011 – 44,189 miles
- 2010 – 32,690 miles
- 2009 – 23,752 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,997 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front pad getting low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both front hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear proshaft u j worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,997 miles (+8,192)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 195,997 miles
- Test number
- 747684264846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,805 miles (+15,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 187,805 miles
- Test number
- 321593905694
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,141 miles (+25,898)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 172,141 miles
- Test number
- 236152797123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,243 miles (+14,998)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 146,243 miles
- Test number
- 209099847561
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass131,245 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 131,245 miles
- Test number
- 335163408029
- AdvisoryOffside Front pad getting low
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal
- AdvisoryRear proshaft u j worn
Fail131,217 miles (+16,255)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,217 miles
- Test number
- 157089615381
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front pad getting low
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seal
- AdvisoryRear proshaft u j worn
Pass114,962 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 114,962 miles
- Test number
- 671997428971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Fail114,962 miles (+13,904)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,962 miles
- Test number
- 990373393673
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass101,058 miles (+11,703)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 101,058 miles
- Test number
- 963007550898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,355 miles (+11,878)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,355 miles
- Test number
- 697147015136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,477 miles (+11,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 77,477 miles
- Test number
- 696981424182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass65,486 miles (+10,834)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,486 miles
- Test number
- 219510223175
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Fail54,652 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,652 miles
- Test number
- 279480212186
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass54,652 miles (+10,463)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,652 miles
- Test number
- 375010112112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,189 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,189 miles
- Test number
- 206845721410
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail44,189 miles (+11,499)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,189 miles
- Test number
- 608125921118
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass32,690 miles (+8,938)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 32,690 miles
- Test number
- 380993810188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,752 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 23,752 miles
- Test number
- 294448629453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,502 miles
- Test number
- 151519119096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 HGW
- Does L90 HGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HGW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 HGW?
- The MOT on L90 HGW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 HGW done?
- L90 HGW was recorded at 195,997 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 10,102 miles a year.
- Has L90 HGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 HGW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on L90 HGW 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 HGW find?
- L90 HGW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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