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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 MPGMOT history

L90 MPG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L90 MPG 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,078 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MPG was last recorded at 178,078 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,015 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,078 miles
  • 2024 – 178,015 miles
  • 2023 – 177,920 miles
  • 2022 – 177,806 miles
  • 2021 – 176,871 miles
  • 2020 – 174,782 miles
  • 2019 – 173,426 miles
  • 2018 – 172,412 miles
  • 2016 – 171,606 miles
  • 2015 – 166,438 miles
  • 2014 – 163,522 miles
  • 2013 – 161,700 miles
  • 2012 – 158,503 miles
  • 2011 – 157,640 miles
  • 2010 – 149,477 miles
  • 2009 – 143,025 miles
  • 2008 – 136,685 miles
  • 2006 – 134,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,078 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,078 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,078 miles
    Test number
    187046059127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,015 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,015 miles
    Test number
    691613802013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,920 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,920 miles
    Test number
    261912282571
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,806 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,806 miles
    Test number
    271358140074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,871 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,871 miles
    Test number
    994907838483
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,782 miles (+1,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,782 miles
    Test number
    473983457048
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass173,426 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,426 miles
    Test number
    194994347187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail173,399 miles (+987)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,399 miles
    Test number
    991241578051
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass172,412 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    172,412 miles
    Test number
    941743124292
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both tractor joints.

  10. Fail172,405 miles (+799)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,405 miles
    Test number
    460266144289
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tractor joint worn.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass171,606 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,606 miles
    Test number
    224349369804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Fail171,551 miles (+5,113)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,551 miles
    Test number
    395107569430
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play both front tractor joints worn (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all noriginal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and advise to change (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass166,438 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,438 miles
    Test number
    376132307888
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail166,419 miles (+2,897)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,419 miles
    Test number
    232623153416
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass163,522 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    163,522 miles
    Test number
    356215424374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail163,522 miles (+1,822)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,522 miles
    Test number
    457674324464
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass161,700 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    161,700 miles
    Test number
    259731733309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail161,700 miles (+1,797)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,700 miles
    Test number
    568511733331
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass159,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,903 miles
    Test number
    877382733086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail159,903 miles (+1,400)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,903 miles
    Test number
    916332333007
    • Repaired at testStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testTrailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass158,503 miles (+863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    158,503 miles
    Test number
    948064602041
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail157,640 miles (+8,163)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,640 miles
    Test number
    727249831362
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake warning light displayed

  23. Pass149,477 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,477 miles
    Test number
    174084660327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail149,450 miles (+6,425)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,450 miles
    Test number
    953534350380
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded

  25. Pass143,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    143,025 miles
    Test number
    554159949339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail143,025 miles (+6,340)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,025 miles
    Test number
    450121949438
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/STYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT, FRONT DISKS WORN THIN, SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT SWIVELS.

  27. Pass136,685 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    131444848353
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail136,663 miles (+2,556)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,663 miles
    Test number
    361023448308
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass134,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    134,107 miles
    Test number
    893486486109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L90 MPG

Does L90 MPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MPG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 MPG?
The MOT on L90 MPG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MPG done?
L90 MPG was recorded at 178,078 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has L90 MPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MPG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 MPG 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 MPG find?
L90 MPG passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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