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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 NMGMOT history

L90 NMG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L90 NMG white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
161,111 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
15 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 NMG was last recorded at 161,111 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,587 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
4,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,111 miles
  • 2024 – 160,587 miles
  • 2023 – 159,889 miles
  • 2022 – 159,879 miles
  • 2021 – 156,509 miles
  • 2020 – 151,470 miles
  • 2019 – 149,735 miles
  • 2018 – 146,267 miles
  • 2017 – 141,874 miles
  • 2016 – 136,919 miles
  • 2015 – 131,580 miles
  • 2014 – 125,348 miles
  • 2013 – 125,333 miles
  • 2012 – 117,824 miles
  • 2011 – 110,697 miles
  • 2010 – 104,265 miles
  • 2009 – 98,216 miles
  • 2008 – 92,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,111 miles
  • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorService brake grabbing severely and binding (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear crossmember corroded towbar removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,111 miles (+524)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,111 miles
    Test number
    570113353581
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorService brake grabbing severely and binding (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass160,587 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,587 miles
    Test number
    752005975334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,526 miles (+637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,526 miles
    Test number
    225349552469
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,889 miles
    Test number
    243029730679
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail159,889 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,889 miles
    Test number
    869352638428
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail159,879 miles (+3,370)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,879 miles
    Test number
    828740850462
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,509 miles (+5,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,509 miles
    Test number
    940269790190
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x4 (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded towbracket removed
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor sections corroded

  8. Pass151,470 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,470 miles
    Test number
    289182332569
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded towbar removed
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail151,467 miles (+1,732)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,467 miles
    Test number
    323992227485
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded towbar removed
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,735 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,735 miles
    Test number
    811692749319
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area

  11. Fail149,730 miles (+3,463)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,730 miles
    Test number
    712219814913
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass146,267 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,267 miles
    Test number
    446378680022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,874 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,874 miles
    Test number
    685617986055
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail141,814 miles (+4,895)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,814 miles
    Test number
    881755469708
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass136,919 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,919 miles
    Test number
    417326472983
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChassis is corroded all over but not excessive

  16. Fail136,917 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,917 miles
    Test number
    439676532911
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  17. Fail136,900 miles (+5,320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    675204128878
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass131,580 miles (+6,232)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,580 miles
    Test number
    828040855163
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass125,348 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    626813164128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,346 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    925838044171
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Fail125,333 miles (+7,509)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,333 miles
    Test number
    485094333386
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass117,824 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    997768432331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail117,821 miles (+7,124)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    197985132357
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass110,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    457390001368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,697 miles (+6,432)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    855379991260
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass104,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    511525100345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,265 miles (+6,049)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    322681700306
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  28. Pass98,216 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,216 miles
    Test number
    323353609369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,209 miles (+5,750)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    630454699255
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  30. Pass92,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    331590198403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail92,459 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    492494288235
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about L90 NMG

Does L90 NMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 NMG expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 NMG?
The MOT on L90 NMG expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 NMG done?
L90 NMG was recorded at 161,111 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
Has L90 NMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NMG has failed 16 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 NMG 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 NMG find?
L90 NMG failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 major defects: offside brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded; service brake grabbing severely and binding; windscreen washer not working.

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