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Green and Cream · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 LUEMOT history

L90 LUE is a green and cream diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L90 LUE green 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,419 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LUE was last recorded at 56,419 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2017: 26,092 miles, lower than 141,025 miles on 11 Feb 2016.

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
54,325 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,419 miles
  • 2025 – 54,325 miles
  • 2024 – 48,254 miles
  • 2023 – 42,335 miles
  • 2022 – 40,794 miles
  • 2021 – 36,832 miles
  • 2020 – 36,832 miles
  • 2019 – 31,847 miles
  • 2017 – 28,721 miles
  • 2016 – 141,025 miles
  • 2015 – 138,884 miles
  • 2013 – 133,004 miles
  • 2012 – 123,514 miles
  • 2011 – 97,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,419 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steel brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,419 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    591457979437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,325 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    927440187011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,254 miles (+5,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    901561895204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBreather hose split
  4. Pass42,335 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    445113081971
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipe has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass40,794 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,794 miles
    Test number
    809351879358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    425736380840
    • AdvisoryMETAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS LOW
  7. Fail36,832 miles (+4,985)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    101185176345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads only visually checked
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to rust
  8. Pass31,847 miles (+3,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    129854176830
    • AdvisoryBrake pads visually checked
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipes starting to rust
  9. Pass28,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    516066254856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,721 miles (+2,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    660512851242
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass26,092 miles (-114,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    893310831754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,025 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,025 miles
    Test number
    520152972429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    489489505044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,884 miles (+5,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    719619105094
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass133,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    385234003330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Fail133,004 miles (+9,490)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    766204503339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass123,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,514 miles
    Test number
    596499412393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  18. Fail123,514 miles (+26,053)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,514 miles
    Test number
    837889012365
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  19. Pass97,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    979047501325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 LUE

Does L90 LUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 LUE is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 LUE?
The MOT on L90 LUE is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 LUE done?
L90 LUE was recorded at 56,419 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026.
Has L90 LUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LUE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 LUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 LUE find?
L90 LUE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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