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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 HHLMOT history

L90 HHL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L90 HHL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,941 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HHL was last recorded at 78,941 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,206 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,941 miles
  • 2025 – 78,206 miles
  • 2024 – 78,103 miles
  • 2023 – 77,509 miles
  • 2022 – 75,889 miles
  • 2021 – 73,616 miles
  • 2019 – 71,695 miles
  • 2018 – 70,039 miles
  • 2017 – 65,303 miles
  • 2016 – 62,435 miles
  • 2015 – 56,835 miles
  • 2014 – 52,987 miles
  • 2013 – 48,109 miles
  • 2012 – 43,445 miles
  • 2011 – 38,325 miles
  • 2010 – 32,981 miles
  • 2009 – 22,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,941 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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm bushes both sides where they connect to the chassis have perished. Marked yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,941 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    280199684005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,206 miles (+103)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    513875604566
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass78,103 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    471859971481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,509 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    776550799296
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm bushes both sides where they connect to the chassis have perished. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail77,494 miles (+1,605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    765269606746
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm bushes both sides where they connect to the chassis have perished. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,889 miles (+2,273)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    707343999597
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear efforts are low (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass73,616 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    849492456803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,695 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    909824633048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail71,687 miles (+1,648)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    130837246936
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass70,039 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,039 miles
    Test number
    792596790022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  11. Fail70,035 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,035 miles
    Test number
    764529725306
    • DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass65,303 miles (+2,868)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,303 miles
    Test number
    273501668161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass62,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    360319201771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail62,435 miles (+5,600)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    117042773781
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass56,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    997628781001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,835 miles (+3,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    637543731519
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass52,987 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,987 miles
    Test number
    388166684473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass48,109 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    448820383257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass43,445 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    877688272241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,325 miles (+5,344)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    367100871412
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear fog lamp lens taped
  21. Pass32,981 miles (+10,276)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    274294860202
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  22. Pass22,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,705 miles
    Test number
    150584619164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HHL

Does L90 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HHL is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HHL?
The MOT on L90 HHL is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HHL done?
L90 HHL was recorded at 78,941 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has L90 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HHL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 HHL 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 HHL find?
L90 HHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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