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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 NOFMOT history

L90 NOF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L90 NOF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,081 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NOF
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 valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NOF was last recorded at 148,081 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,476 miles · 24 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
605 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,081 miles
  • 2019 – 147,476 miles
  • 2018 – 142,069 miles
  • 2017 – 136,002 miles
  • 2016 – 130,750 miles
  • 2015 – 125,012 miles
  • 2014 – 119,155 miles
  • 2013 – 107,421 miles
  • 2012 – 101,052 miles
  • 2011 – 94,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,081 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,081 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    242874912467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,476 miles (+5,407)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,476 miles
    Test number
    153899759279
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF centre OS, and OSF outriggers, rear crosmember and NSR and OSR chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear spring mounts corroded
  3. Pass142,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,069 miles
    Test number
    379306657145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail142,069 miles (+6,067)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,069 miles
    Test number
    560714799846
    • DangerousOffside Front brake pipe fouling
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,002 miles
    Test number
    838558885741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,001 miles (+5,251)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,001 miles
    Test number
    989998680211
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm off steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  7. Pass130,750 miles (+5,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,750 miles
    Test number
    831384244177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  8. Pass125,012 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    983533088058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,155 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    849286694211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  10. Fail119,142 miles (+11,721)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,142 miles
    Test number
    786646684203
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  11. Pass107,421 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    738371783241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,052 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    279194482242
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inside edge
  13. Fail101,043 miles (+6,845)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    246743482217
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inside edge
  14. Pass94,198 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,198 miles
    Test number
    279734981211
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on inside edge

Questions about L90 NOF

Does L90 NOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NOF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 NOF?
The MOT on L90 NOF is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 NOF done?
L90 NOF was recorded at 148,081 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has L90 NOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NOF has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 NOF 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 NOF find?
L90 NOF passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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