Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L90 MKGMOT history
L90 MKG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 146,891 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MKG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MKG was last recorded at 146,891 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2008: 66,272 miles, lower than 577,603 miles on 6 Oct 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,891 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,891 miles
- 2023 – 143,843 miles
- 2022 – 139,033 miles
- 2021 – 133,983 miles
- 2020 – 127,986 miles
- 2019 – 120,819 miles
- 2018 – 112,481 miles
- 2017 – 103,763 miles
- 2016 – 103,049 miles
- 2015 – 99,069 miles
- 2014 – 93,208 miles
- 2013 – 88,246 miles
- 2012 – 84,088 miles
- 2010 – 80,486 miles
- 2009 – 73,757 miles
- 2008 – 66,272 miles
- 2007 – 577,603 miles
- 2006 – 46,991 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,891 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn G bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,891 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 146,891 miles
- Test number
- 448960851254
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail146,891 miles (+3,048)10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,891 miles
- Test number
- 294684605734
- MajorNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering locking device ineffective Drop arm lock washer (2.1.3 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass143,843 miles (+4,810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 143,843 miles
- Test number
- 887807300717
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,033 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,033 miles
- Test number
- 467967779059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,983 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 133,983 miles
- Test number
- 866036109461
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass127,986 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 127,986 miles
- Test number
- 779537979926
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear crossmember . Corrosion on rear tow bar supports. Corrosion on both rear out rigger body supports
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn G bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail127,976 miles (+7,157)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,976 miles
- Test number
- 217022577821
- MajorBody mounting fixings insecure Corrosion on both rear outer supports ( rear cross member ) (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension component insecurely attached Rear axle A frame ball joint excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn G bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass120,819 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 120,819 miles
- Test number
- 961118343194
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joint very thin
Fail120,819 miles (+8,338)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,819 miles
- Test number
- 941549024349
- DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached locking pin missing (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joint very thin
Pass112,481 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 112,481 miles
- Test number
- 553717444835
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side front and rear suspension arms bushes slight play
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Fail112,480 miles (+8,717)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,480 miles
- Test number
- 828332208590
- MajorExhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth side front and rear suspension arms bushes slight play
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Pass103,763 miles (+714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,763 miles
- Test number
- 573648802650
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear have slight play in top and bottom bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear have slight play in top and bottom bushes (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,049 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,049 miles
- Test number
- 985265594216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,069 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 99,069 miles
- Test number
- 566968095165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,110 miles
- Test number
- 177068625088
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail98,110 miles (+4,902)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,110 miles
- Test number
- 727068325039
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass93,208 miles (+4,962)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 93,208 miles
- Test number
- 817795934090
- NoteAll exhaust hangers + joints corroded
- NoteBoth nearside front track arm ball joint gaiters perishing
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
- NoteSlack in handbrake
- NoteSlight oil weep from transfer box
Pass88,246 miles (+4,158)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 88,246 miles
- Test number
- 656563643006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,088 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 84,088 miles
- Test number
- 545573472057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,486 miles (+6,729)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 80,486 miles
- Test number
- 121518880291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,757 miles (+7,485)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 73,757 miles
- Test number
- 141275789248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,272 miles (-511,331)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 66,272 miles
- Test number
- 440396498230
- NoteNearside front tyre getting low in tread.
- NoteOffside door mirror cracked.
Pass577,603 miles (+530,612)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 577,603 miles
- Test number
- 673249977293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 46,991 miles
- Test number
- 261372296211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 MKG
- Does L90 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 MKG expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MKG?
- The MOT on L90 MKG expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 MKG done?
- L90 MKG was recorded at 146,891 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
- Has L90 MKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MKG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 MKG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 MKG find?
- L90 MKG passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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