Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 NMDMOT history
L90 NMD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 126,237 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 NMD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 NMD was last recorded at 126,237 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Mar 2011: 88,270 miles, lower than 128,769 miles on 3 Mar 2010.
- 28 May 2013: 61,098 miles, lower than 97,962 miles on 17 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,928 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,309 miles
- Average per year
- 1,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,237 miles
- 2025 – 121,928 miles
- 2024 – 118,394 miles
- 2023 – 95,401 miles
- 2022 – 94,112 miles
- 2021 – 91,561 miles
- 2020 – 77,610 miles
- 2018 – 76,391 miles
- 2017 – 72,396 miles
- 2016 – 70,443 miles
- 2015 – 67,573 miles
- 2013 – 61,116 miles
- 2012 – 97,962 miles
- 2011 – 88,270 miles
- 2010 – 128,769 miles
- 2009 – 128,000 miles
- 2008 – 128,000 miles
- 2007 – 118,310 miles
- 2006 – 105,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,237 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Front both brake back plates corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis off side and near side(advanced corrosion)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,237 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 126,237 miles
- Test number
- 399945515143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,928 miles (+3,534)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 121,928 miles
- Test number
- 593678409719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,394 miles (+22,993)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 118,394 miles
- Test number
- 544052965529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,401 miles (+1,289)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 95,401 miles
- Test number
- 514165460484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,112 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 94,112 miles
- Test number
- 521881580239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,561 miles (+13,951)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 91,561 miles
- Test number
- 697474038233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,610 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 77,610 miles
- Test number
- 763649736548
- AdvisoryFront both brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis off side and near side(advanced corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle support upper ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryComplete exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWiper not auto parking
Fail77,609 miles (+1,218)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,609 miles
- Test number
- 301205640494
- DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis off side and near side(advanced corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle support upper ball joint boot split
- AdvisoryComplete exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWiper not auto parking
Pass76,391 miles (+3,995)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,391 miles
- Test number
- 762909746044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,396 miles (+1,953)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,396 miles
- Test number
- 386569432734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,443 miles (+2,870)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,443 miles
- Test number
- 539244621080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,573 miles (+6,457)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 67,573 miles
- Test number
- 628654035124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,116 miles (+18)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 61,116 miles
- Test number
- 689699543171
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront bumper deteriorated, corroded and holed
- NoteOffside headlamp deteriorated/corroded and light output reduced
Fail61,098 miles (-36,864)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,098 miles
- Test number
- 879808043199
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront bumper deteriorated, corroded and holed
- NoteOffside headlamp deteriorated/corroded and light output reduced
Pass97,962 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 97,962 miles
- Test number
- 805968432122
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside headlight loose
Fail97,962 miles (+9,692)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,962 miles
- Test number
- 838746832175
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside headlight loose
Pass88,270 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 88,270 miles
- Test number
- 126235691052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,270 miles (-40,499)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,270 miles
- Test number
- 415160791040
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake dics(s) worn
Pass128,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 128,769 miles
- Test number
- 780462960057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,769 miles (+769)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,769 miles
- Test number
- 360776650002
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass128,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 128,000 miles
- Test number
- 652396789047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,000 miles7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,000 miles
- Test number
- 423904089010
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass128,000 miles (+9,690)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 128,000 miles
- Test number
- 771906068064
- NoteNearside front tyre and offside rear tyre 2.5mm
Pass118,310 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 118,310 miles
- Test number
- 823316287097
- NoteO/s/f damper vin poor service condition. †o/s/r and n/s/r sus/damper eye busing poor.
- NoteWash/wipe switch loose
Fail118,310 miles (+12,694)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,310 miles
- Test number
- 831755187090
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousO/s/f steering braket arm bolt looes.
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/f sus/damper in poor condition. †borth rear sus/damper eye bushing poor
- NoteOne of two no/plate light bulbs not working
- NoteWiper/washer switch loose and in poor condition
Pass105,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 105,616 miles
- Test number
- 341280796046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 NMD
- Does L90 NMD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NMD is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 NMD?
- The MOT on L90 NMD is valid until 17 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 NMD done?
- L90 NMD was recorded at 126,237 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,007 miles a year.
- Has L90 NMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 NMD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on L90 NMD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 NMD find?
- L90 NMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.
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