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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 HWLMOT history

L90 HWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

L90 HWL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
149,256 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HWL was last recorded at 149,256 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,251 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,256 miles
  • 2025 – 143,366 miles
  • 2024 – 137,429 miles
  • 2023 – 131,381 miles
  • 2022 – 125,737 miles
  • 2021 – 118,182 miles
  • 2020 – 112,504 miles
  • 2019 – 107,677 miles
  • 2018 – 103,023 miles
  • 2017 – 97,638 miles
  • 2016 – 91,289 miles
  • 2015 – 86,621 miles
  • 2014 – 82,065 miles
  • 2013 – 78,794 miles
  • 2012 – 71,867 miles
  • 2011 – 65,156 miles
  • 2010 – 58,844 miles
  • 2009 – 54,377 miles
  • 2008 – 50,006 miles
  • 2007 – 46,901 miles
  • 2006 – 43,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,256 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,256 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    149,256 miles
    Test number
    528386670117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail149,251 miles (+5,885)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,251 miles
    Test number
    506454103950
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass143,366 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,366 miles
    Test number
    803586819145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,360 miles (+5,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    568561105302
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,429 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,429 miles
    Test number
    966223714123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,381 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    595677463877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,374 miles (+5,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,374 miles
    Test number
    394912967170
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,737 miles (+7,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    500025840370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,182 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,182 miles
    Test number
    708513997850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,180 miles (+5,676)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    159150672400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 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))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    928150112461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,504 miles (+4,827)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    627159959780
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    753251809051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,677 miles (+4,654)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    163526278552
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass103,023 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    134280401975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,638 miles (+6,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    908709603477
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded

  17. Pass91,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,289 miles
    Test number
    229519863861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,289 miles (+4,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,289 miles
    Test number
    865546641629
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass86,621 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,621 miles
    Test number
    126152865125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,065 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    578141074193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,794 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    505746653162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,867 miles (+6,711)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,867 miles
    Test number
    465964832003
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  23. Pass65,156 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,156 miles
    Test number
    108384231066
    • NoteN/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion

  24. Fail65,153 miles (+6,309)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    309002831011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion

  25. Pass58,844 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    721784630088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    742053639098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,377 miles (+4,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,377 miles
    Test number
    162973739085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass50,006 miles (+3,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,006 miles
    Test number
    894304518011
    • NoteNumber plate slightly cracked

  29. Pass46,901 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    553962007016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass43,105 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    700884606056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight free play steering box drop arm ball joint and boot split.

Questions about L90 HWL

Does L90 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 HWL is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 HWL?
The MOT on L90 HWL is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 HWL done?
L90 HWL was recorded at 149,256 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has L90 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HWL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 HWL 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 HWL find?
L90 HWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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