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Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 HPHMOT history

L90 HPH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L90 HPH grey 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,002 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HPH was last recorded at 100,002 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2006: 100,006 miles, lower than 100,009 miles on 24 Jun 2005.
  • 27 Oct 2010: 100,003 miles, lower than 100,207 miles on 7 Oct 2009.
  • 24 Oct 2011: 10,000 miles, lower than 100,004 miles on 29 Oct 2010.
  • 9 Sept 2015: 10,000 miles, lower than 100,004 miles on 24 Oct 2012.
  • 20 Sept 2022: 100,002 miles, lower than 100,005 miles on 25 Jun 2021.
  • 26 Mar 2025: 100,001 miles, lower than 100,002 miles on 20 Sept 2022.

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
100,002 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,002 miles
  • 2025 – 100,001 miles
  • 2022 – 100,002 miles
  • 2021 – 100,005 miles
  • 2015 – 10,000 miles
  • 2012 – 100,004 miles
  • 2011 – 10,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,004 miles
  • 2009 – 100,207 miles
  • 2008 – 100,006 miles
  • 2006 – 100,006 miles
  • 2005 – 100,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,002 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.

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    962014651361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,002 miles (+1)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    322948887142
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative no tell tale (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure loose at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  3. Pass100,001 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,001 miles
    Test number
    143753267730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,002 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    356064608587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,005 miles (+90,005)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    277727599957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    837604306999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    856175093259
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass100,004 miles (+90,004)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    688428892247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,000 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    407407591207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/side rear back playe missing
    • NoteO/side rear inner disc corroded

  10. Pass10,000 miles (-90,004)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,000 miles
    Test number
    937327891214
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteO/side rear back playe missing
    • NoteO/side rear inner disc corroded

  11. Pass100,004 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    551562000352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,003 miles (-204)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    370710600381
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteHole in offside front floor

  13. Pass100,207 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    211360589212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,007 miles (+1)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    501468179272
    • FailureLower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureUpper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass100,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    293308328435
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  16. Pass100,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    541948176270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,006 miles (-3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    310147876430
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass100,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    264615675143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,009 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    912595575129
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L90 HPH

Does L90 HPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HPH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HPH?
The MOT on L90 HPH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HPH done?
L90 HPH was recorded at 100,002 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
Has L90 HPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HPH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 6 times, first on 4 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 HPH find?
L90 HPH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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