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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 HVGMOT history

L90 HVG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L90 HVG black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,455 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HVG was last recorded at 66,455 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2015: 33,189 miles, lower than 323,680 miles on 5 Jul 2013.

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
64,354 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
3,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,455 miles
  • 2025 – 64,354 miles
  • 2024 – 62,848 miles
  • 2023 – 61,568 miles
  • 2022 – 58,977 miles
  • 2021 – 56,280 miles
  • 2020 – 52,188 miles
  • 2019 – 48,016 miles
  • 2018 – 44,537 miles
  • 2017 – 40,974 miles
  • 2016 – 37,098 miles
  • 2015 – 33,189 miles
  • 2013 – 323,680 miles
  • 2012 – 309,799 miles
  • 2011 – 273,613 miles
  • 2010 – 23,897 miles
  • 2009 – 13,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,455 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,455 miles (+2,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,455 miles
    Test number
    390001076026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass64,354 miles (+1,506)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    414515044765
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,848 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    991543612497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,568 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    777257455539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,977 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,977 miles
    Test number
    782633097764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,280 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,280 miles
    Test number
    467193210263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,188 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,188 miles
    Test number
    416179517621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,016 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,016 miles
    Test number
    139209036829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,537 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    682465073984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,974 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    322857522279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,098 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    564221111320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass33,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    715444615069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail33,189 miles (-290,491)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    986013115062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass323,680 miles (+13,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    323,680 miles
    Test number
    289116283143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass309,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    309,799 miles
    Test number
    628578182155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail309,799 miles (+36,186)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,799 miles
    Test number
    336478182174
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass273,613 miles (+249,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    273,613 miles
    Test number
    467136881174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,897 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    260977780174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,799 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,799 miles
    Test number
    154613739001
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/r back plate bent and twisted
    • NoteWindscreen washer pipes on wrong way round

  20. Pass13,799 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    13,799 miles
    Test number
    191643239473
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/r back plate bent and twisted
    • NoteWindscreen washer pipes on wrong way round

Questions about L90 HVG

Does L90 HVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HVG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HVG?
The MOT on L90 HVG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HVG done?
L90 HVG was recorded at 66,455 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,065 miles a year.
Has L90 HVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HVG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on L90 HVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 HVG find?
L90 HVG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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