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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 MGCMOT history

L90 MGC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L90 MGC 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,448 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MGC was last recorded at 71,448 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,916 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,448 miles
  • 2024 – 68,916 miles
  • 2023 – 60,621 miles
  • 2022 – 53,962 miles
  • 2021 – 49,938 miles
  • 2020 – 48,597 miles
  • 2019 – 48,385 miles
  • 2016 – 46,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,448 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside out rigger holding fuel tank corroded and holed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,448 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    685793347392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,916 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,916 miles
    Test number
    151321277353
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear body mounts rusting

  3. Pass60,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    185555934742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on shock turrett
    • AdvisoryFuel tank suport out rigger corroded and holed

  4. Fail60,644 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    179134690084
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on shock turrett
    • AdvisoryFuel tank suport out rigger corroded and holed

  5. Fail60,621 miles (+6,659)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,621 miles
    Test number
    527405026696
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock turrett corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside out rigger holding fuel tank corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass53,962 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    506087439743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside out rigger holding fuel tank corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail53,949 miles (+4,011)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    218863989714
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock turret corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside out rigger holding fuel tank corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass49,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    977301594744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail49,930 miles (+1,333)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,930 miles
    Test number
    738329283874
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWater inside right hand front side lamp

  10. Pass48,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    600902132588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail48,597 miles (+212)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    417876833456
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,385 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    746545383807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,379 miles (+1,930)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    585264243540
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass46,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    194095135843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MGC

Does L90 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MGC is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MGC?
The MOT on L90 MGC is valid until 15 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 MGC done?
L90 MGC was recorded at 71,448 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has L90 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MGC has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 MGC 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 MGC find?
L90 MGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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