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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L90 LGLMOT history

L90 LGL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 250,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L90 LGL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
250,608 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LGL was last recorded at 250,608 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,600 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,608 miles
  • 2025 – 241,162 miles
  • 2024 – 232,838 miles
  • 2023 – 223,476 miles
  • 2022 – 221,140 miles
  • 2021 – 216,283 miles
  • 2020 – 214,544 miles
  • 2019 – 209,050 miles
  • 2018 – 199,778 miles
  • 2017 – 193,430 miles
  • 2016 – 189,742 miles
  • 2015 – 185,991 miles
  • 2014 – 173,382 miles
  • 2013 – 151,056 miles
  • 2012 – 122,608 miles
  • 2011 – 93,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,608 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    250,608 miles
    Test number
    495241812028
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail250,600 miles (+9,438)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,600 miles
    Test number
    322182999034
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake not tested due to weather conditions on road
  3. Pass241,162 miles (+8,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    241,162 miles
    Test number
    564732038875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass232,838 miles (+9,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    232,838 miles
    Test number
    813135415951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass223,476 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    223,476 miles
    Test number
    590801445095
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play osf and nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass221,140 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    221,140 miles
    Test number
    367787529958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass216,283 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    216,283 miles
    Test number
    830004342833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass214,544 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    214,544 miles
    Test number
    197779893932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass209,050 miles (+9,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    209,050 miles
    Test number
    854509005833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass199,778 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    199,778 miles
    Test number
    823764211723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail199,777 miles (+6,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,777 miles
    Test number
    435250021976
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  12. Pass193,430 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    193,430 miles
    Test number
    130520285198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail193,363 miles (+3,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,363 miles
    Test number
    273954752822
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass189,742 miles (+3,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,742 miles
    Test number
    393053988998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SMALL CUT'S IN TREAD
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS SMALL CUT'S IN TREADS
    • AdvisoryPETROL CAP SEAL STARTING TO PERISH
  15. Pass185,991 miles (+12,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,991 miles
    Test number
    326914035052
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass173,382 miles (+22,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    173,382 miles
    Test number
    846689744062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,056 miles (+28,448)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    151,056 miles
    Test number
    135660853063
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak at n/s front stub axle
    • NoteOil leak at rear diff
  18. Pass122,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    145636662074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,608 miles (+29,547)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    617946962035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass93,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    186258661487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 LGL

Does L90 LGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LGL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 LGL?
The MOT on L90 LGL is valid until 23 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 LGL done?
L90 LGL was recorded at 250,608 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 10,135 miles a year.
Has L90 LGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LGL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 LGL 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 LGL find?
L90 LGL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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