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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 LCVMOT history

L90 LCV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L90 LCV 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 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,363 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LCV was last recorded at 162,363 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,996 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,367 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,363 miles
  • 2025 – 159,996 miles
  • 2024 – 155,118 miles
  • 2023 – 148,840 miles
  • 2021 – 148,815 miles
  • 2020 – 144,265 miles
  • 2016 – 138,400 miles
  • 2015 – 135,009 miles
  • 2014 – 133,538 miles
  • 2012 – 130,291 miles
  • 2011 – 122,062 miles
  • 2010 – 116,776 miles
  • 2009 – 113,483 miles
  • 2008 – 109,463 miles
  • 2007 – 104,324 miles
  • 2006 – 98,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,363 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,363 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,363 miles
    Test number
    748159244839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,996 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,996 miles
    Test number
    717704869805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,118 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    427021874061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,840 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,840 miles
    Test number
    208707610586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,815 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,815 miles
    Test number
    803392364530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,265 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    875249088715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,400 miles (+130)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,400 miles
    Test number
    446256882010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x/member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable track control arm (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChassis is in a poor/thin condition
    • AdvisoryWiper switch loose

  8. Fail138,270 miles (+3,261)8 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    392606319254
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement x2 hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded t/arm mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement x2 hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded t/arm mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top plate and bottem of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nut (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x/member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable track control arm (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChassis is in a poor/thin condition

  9. Pass135,009 miles (+14)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    135,009 miles
    Test number
    965563365035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail134,995 miles (+1,457)22 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    688364855058
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass133,538 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,538 miles
    Test number
    707703314048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,291 miles (+6,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    829349742394
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass124,050 miles (+1,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    265994402001
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  14. Pass122,062 miles (+5,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    705235601115
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  15. Pass116,776 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    116,776 miles
    Test number
    204649880072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,483 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,483 miles
    Test number
    833103359171
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass109,463 miles (+5,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    854375788029
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass104,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    104,324 miles
    Test number
    190124977031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,324 miles (+5,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,324 miles
    Test number
    642353077061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass98,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    98,728 miles
    Test number
    832290446059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 LCV

Does L90 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LCV is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 LCV?
The MOT on L90 LCV is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 LCV done?
L90 LCV was recorded at 162,363 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has L90 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LCV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 LCV 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 LCV find?
L90 LCV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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