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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 NHGMOT history

L90 NHG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L90 NHG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,374 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NHG was last recorded at 64,374 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,227 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
3,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,374 miles
  • 2025 – 58,566 miles
  • 2024 – 52,646 miles
  • 2023 – 44,209 miles
  • 2022 – 40,194 miles
  • 2021 – 39,071 miles
  • 2020 – 38,006 miles
  • 2019 – 37,478 miles
  • 2018 – 34,683 miles
  • 2017 – 32,181 miles
  • 2016 – 27,989 miles
  • 2015 – 24,817 miles
  • 2014 – 19,688 miles
  • 2013 – 16,390 miles
  • 2012 – 13,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,374 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,374 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    706493067620
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail64,227 miles (+5,661)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    630907199503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm QFW000030 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,566 miles (+5,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    470856851222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,646 miles (+8,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    126854494984
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass44,209 miles (+26)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    379435300082
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail44,183 miles (+3,989)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    528774115138
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split marked in chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,194 miles (+1,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    324209242129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass39,071 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    471809965830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,006 miles (+528)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    814668043055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering joint has seepage of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering joint has seepage of oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,478 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    438982510640
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail37,478 miles (+2,795)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    970159021420
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end at steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,683 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    836931803337
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    427504519593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail32,181 miles (+4,192)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    997922599333
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OFFSIDE (OUTER) PAD BREAKING UP (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass27,989 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    361141870250
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass24,817 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    649431765139
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass19,688 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,688 miles
    Test number
    235771864450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,390 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,390 miles
    Test number
    447537753160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    428122472105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 NHG

Does L90 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NHG is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 NHG?
The MOT on L90 NHG is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 NHG done?
L90 NHG was recorded at 64,374 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
Has L90 NHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NHG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 NHG 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 NHG find?
L90 NHG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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