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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 LULMOT history

L90 LUL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

L90 LUL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
117,725 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 LUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 LUL was last recorded at 117,725 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 4,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,822 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,903 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,725 miles
  • 2024 – 112,822 miles
  • 2023 – 108,346 miles
  • 2022 – 106,956 miles
  • 2021 – 102,590 miles
  • 2019 – 98,407 miles
  • 2018 – 96,069 miles
  • 2017 – 91,882 miles
  • 2016 – 89,662 miles
  • 2015 – 87,263 miles
  • 2014 – 81,869 miles
  • 2013 – 75,680 miles
  • 2012 – 68,976 miles
  • 2011 – 66,993 miles
  • 2010 – 63,960 miles
  • 2009 – 55,043 miles
  • 2008 – 42,057 miles
  • 2006 – 27,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both front swivel housings have a slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,725 miles (+4,903)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,725 miles
    Test number
    273145982830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,822 miles (+72)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    832158355947
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings have a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,750 miles (+4,404)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    150292953136
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings have a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,346 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    686446974026
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel pin slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,333 miles (+1,377)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    914589074719
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel pin slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,956 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    164118115970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,943 miles (+4,353)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    205108374677
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,590 miles
    Test number
    605524147921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,588 miles (+4,181)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,588 miles
    Test number
    628283692808
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive front axle leaks from differential & outer hub joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  10. Pass98,407 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    667144215268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under seal underneath

  11. Fail98,407 miles (+2,338)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,407 miles
    Test number
    205921759530
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering link arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush/bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered in under seal underneath

  12. Pass96,069 miles (+4,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    652411251089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass91,882 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    882256344480
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass89,662 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    448808625863
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail89,660 miles (+2,397)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,660 miles
    Test number
    361413060226
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass87,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    866614535150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,263 miles (+5,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    227851235146
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

  18. Pass81,869 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    677091454144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    288304363139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail75,680 miles (+6,704)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    305701143192
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass68,976 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    787126412183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,993 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    346520091040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,960 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    174124800157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch trim missing
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail63,960 miles (+8,917)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,960 miles
    Test number
    100783700112
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch trim missing
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass55,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    690833809109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail55,043 miles (+12,986)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,043 miles
    Test number
    862649399048
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass42,057 miles (+14,467)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,057 miles
    Test number
    813904148035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,590 miles
    Test number
    312646206336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 LUL

Does L90 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 LUL expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 LUL?
The MOT on L90 LUL expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 LUL done?
L90 LUL was recorded at 117,725 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has L90 LUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 LUL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 LUL 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 LUL find?
L90 LUL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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