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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 HMAMOT history

L90 HMA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 HMA green 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,299 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HMA was last recorded at 165,299 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2015: 14,720 miles, lower than 138,742 miles on 10 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,275 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,024 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,299 miles
  • 2024 – 163,275 miles
  • 2023 – 160,518 miles
  • 2021 – 160,122 miles
  • 2020 – 156,805 miles
  • 2019 – 152,928 miles
  • 2018 – 149,542 miles
  • 2017 – 146,489 miles
  • 2016 – 143,986 miles
  • 2015 – 141,725 miles
  • 2014 – 138,742 miles
  • 2013 – 136,002 miles
  • 2012 – 134,636 miles
  • 2011 – 133,142 miles
  • 2010 – 131,587 miles
  • 2009 – 128,629 miles
  • 2008 – 115,581 miles
  • 2007 – 104,936 miles
  • 2006 – 93,655 miles
  • 2005 – 81,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,299 miles
    Test number
    246870788732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,299 miles (+2,024)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,299 miles
    Test number
    166988745844
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,275 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,275 miles
    Test number
    513234213455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,273 miles (+2,755)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,273 miles
    Test number
    819987582641
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,518 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,518 miles
    Test number
    220978712408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,122 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,122 miles
    Test number
    309817854403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,805 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,805 miles
    Test number
    793166242620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,787 miles (+3,859)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    765487912605
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,928 miles
    Test number
    727779006865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,928 miles (+3,386)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,928 miles
    Test number
    950716512220
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass149,542 miles (+3,053)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,542 miles
    Test number
    594314944984
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass146,489 miles (+2,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,489 miles
    Test number
    959873906440
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass143,986 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    771226239980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass141,725 miles (+127,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    791018966928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail14,720 miles (-124,022)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,720 miles
    Test number
    317012033138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nial (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass138,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,742 miles
    Test number
    176823384257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,742 miles (+2,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,742 miles
    Test number
    795295474275
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass136,002 miles (+1,366)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,002 miles
    Test number
    538159083233
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust slight deterioration
    • NoteFront wipers poor condition
    • NoteHazard switch damaged
    • NoteNearside rear chassis slight corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear disc pitted
    • NoteRear axle ball joint cover split

  19. Pass134,636 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,636 miles
    Test number
    307431822327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteHazard switch damaged (still working)

  20. Fail134,636 miles (+1,494)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,636 miles
    Test number
    498591722333
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteHazard switch damaged (still working)

  21. Pass133,142 miles (+1,555)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    958350721367
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHazard switch poor condition
    • NoteOffside front seat belt webbing damaged

  22. Pass131,587 miles (+2,958)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,587 miles
    Test number
    401333210494
    • NoteFront tyres getting close to limit inner edges
    • NoteHazard switch needs attention
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  23. Pass128,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    441505829439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,629 miles (+13,048)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,629 miles
    Test number
    772364929304
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery light on
    • NoteO/s/f head lamp lens cracked & holed

  25. Pass115,581 miles (+10,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,581 miles
    Test number
    720068518395
    • NoteClutch master cylinder leaking

  26. Pass104,936 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    302624107371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail104,936 miles (+11,281)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    490614507417
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail93,655 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    342553206370
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFrtont steering damper bush wearing

  29. Pass93,655 miles (+12,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    714853706348
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFrtont steering damper bush wearing

  30. Pass81,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    622914485256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail81,043 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    512963585202
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 HMA

Does L90 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HMA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HMA?
The MOT on L90 HMA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HMA done?
L90 HMA was recorded at 165,299 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has L90 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HMA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 HMA find?
L90 HMA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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