Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
L90 NGMMOT history
L90 NGM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 56,394 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 NGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 NGM was last recorded at 56,394 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Nov 2013: 39,033 miles, lower than 88,955 miles on 31 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 55,352 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,042 miles
- Average per year
- 1,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,394 miles
- 2025 – 55,352 miles
- 2023 – 54,229 miles
- 2022 – 48,949 miles
- 2021 – 45,671 miles
- 2020 – 45,478 miles
- 2018 – 44,857 miles
- 2017 – 43,502 miles
- 2014 – 42,221 miles
- 2013 – 39,033 miles
- 2012 – 29,881 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,394 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,394 miles (+1,042)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 56,394 miles
- Test number
- 719826771457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,352 miles (+1,123)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 55,352 miles
- Test number
- 199691734986
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass54,229 miles (+5,280)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 54,229 miles
- Test number
- 555279043817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius - axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius - axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass48,949 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 48,949 miles
- Test number
- 776587877217
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint weeping
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail48,931 miles (+3,260)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,931 miles
- Test number
- 981940377501
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint weeping
- AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint weeping
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,671 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 45,671 miles
- Test number
- 897482466602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,617 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 45,617 miles
- Test number
- 831800472845
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail45,616 miles (+138)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,616 miles
- Test number
- 277955751253
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass45,478 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 45,478 miles
- Test number
- 138862633134
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail45,478 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,478 miles
- Test number
- 402230258415
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 487753775542
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 496897467228
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,857 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,857 miles
- Test number
- 748673657472
- AdvisoryBrake pipe modified but not seriously weakened rear axle brake pipes (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes corroding behind front crossmember (2.3.2)
Fail44,855 miles (+1,353)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,855 miles
- Test number
- 550001492303
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nsf to bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe modified but not seriously weakened rear axle brake pipes (3.6.A.3)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes corroding behind front crossmember (2.3.2)
Pass43,502 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,502 miles
- Test number
- 385413220105
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fail43,502 miles (+1,281)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,502 miles
- Test number
- 204103857178
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking flex to caliper (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking pipe or unit at chase (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in parts (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower step damaged in part
Pass42,221 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,221 miles
- Test number
- 169590804336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass39,033 miles (-49,922)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,033 miles
- Test number
- 309528713392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,955 miles (+59,074)3 dangerous8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,955 miles
- Test number
- 969914003388
- DangerousNearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass29,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,881 miles
- Test number
- 379701372432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 NGM
- Does L90 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NGM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 NGM?
- The MOT on L90 NGM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 NGM done?
- L90 NGM was recorded at 56,394 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,903 miles a year.
- Has L90 NGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 NGM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 NGM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 NGM find?
- L90 NGM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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