Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 MVWMOT history
L90 MVW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 1,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 1,201 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MVW was last recorded at 1,201 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2019: 71 miles, lower than 128,390 miles on 13 Jul 2018.
- 30 Aug 2024: 313 miles, lower than 1,699 miles on 24 Jul 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 315 miles · 10 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 1,201 miles
- 2024 – 315 miles
- 2023 – 1,699 miles
- 2022 – 778 miles
- 2021 – 635 miles
- 2020 – 135 miles
- 2019 – 71 miles
- 2018 – 128,390 miles
- 2016 – 128,061 miles
- 2015 – 127,704 miles
- 2014 – 126,586 miles
- 2013 – 124,600 miles
- 2012 – 121,553 miles
- 2011 – 118,015 miles
- 2010 – 114,299 miles
- 2009 – 108,700 miles
- 2008 – 104,533 miles
- 2007 – 99,767 miles
- 2006 – 94,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Hub seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Mud flap loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass1,201 miles (+886)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 1,201 miles
- Test number
- 184135904706
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass315 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 315 miles
- Test number
- 580032360333
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mud flap loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail313 miles (-1,386)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313 miles
- Test number
- 790585199337
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mud flap loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,699 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 1,699 miles
- Test number
- 867637518041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,696 miles (+918)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,696 miles
- Test number
- 203497673465
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick cracking and breaking apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass778 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 778 miles
- Test number
- 993936691160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass635 miles (+500)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 635 miles
- Test number
- 910669075034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135 miles
- Test number
- 749382231500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71 miles (-128,319)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71 miles
- Test number
- 988773831671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,390 miles (+329)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 128,390 miles
- Test number
- 118002174307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,061 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 128,061 miles
- Test number
- 179707474615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,704 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,704 miles
- Test number
- 289758595161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,586 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 126,586 miles
- Test number
- 436721314298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,600 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 124,600 miles
- Test number
- 898656703297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,553 miles (+3,538)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 121,553 miles
- Test number
- 697493922296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,015 miles (+3,716)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 118,015 miles
- Test number
- 287891501225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,299 miles (+5,599)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 114,299 miles
- Test number
- 600913800298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,700 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 108,700 miles
- Test number
- 844729969006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,533 miles (+4,766)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 104,533 miles
- Test number
- 991928938082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,767 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 99,767 miles
- Test number
- 130797007019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,757 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 94,757 miles
- Test number
- 780410896045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,748 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,748 miles
- Test number
- 171099886072
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about L90 MVW
- Does L90 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 MVW expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MVW?
- The MOT on L90 MVW expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 MVW done?
- L90 MVW was recorded at 1,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has L90 MVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MVW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 MVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 MVW find?
- L90 MVW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering components; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both side.
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