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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 HLBMOT history

L90 HLB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L90 HLB red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,779 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HLB was last recorded at 130,779 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,638 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,141 miles
Average per year
897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,779 miles
  • 2025 – 129,638 miles
  • 2024 – 128,155 miles
  • 2023 – 126,926 miles
  • 2022 – 124,271 miles
  • 2021 – 121,368 miles
  • 2020 – 119,596 miles
  • 2019 – 116,438 miles
  • 2018 – 113,213 miles
  • 2011 – 113,199 miles
  • 2006 – 113,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront slight play in swivel pins and bushes both sides

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.

  • Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play in swivel pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,779 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,779 miles
    Test number
    587790276670
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in swivel pins and bushes both sides
  2. Pass129,638 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,638 miles
    Test number
    554056973323
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play in swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Fail129,631 miles (+1,476)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    345291416027
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight play in swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,155 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,155 miles
    Test number
    138447787102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,926 miles (+2,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    432685904069
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,271 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,271 miles
    Test number
    522562477286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,368 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    930010617519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,596 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,596 miles
    Test number
    715040069466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,438 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,438 miles
    Test number
    281837261590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail116,434 miles (+3,221)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    768663370004
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stop/tail light bulb fitted incorrectly
  11. Pass113,213 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    921730961813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,199 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,199 miles
    Test number
    548820671014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass113,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    403926346322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 HLB

Does L90 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HLB is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HLB?
The MOT on L90 HLB is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HLB done?
L90 HLB was recorded at 130,779 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 897 miles a year.
Has L90 HLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HLB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 HLB 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 HLB find?
L90 HLB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front slight play in swivel pins and bushes both sides.

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