Land Rover Defender
Grey and Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 NUGMOT history
L90 NUG is a grey and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 129,338 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 NUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 NUG was last recorded at 129,338 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 3,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jun 2018: 108,537 miles, lower than 182,404 miles on 15 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,305 miles · 2 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,033 miles
- Average per year
- 3,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,338 miles
- 2022 – 126,305 miles
- 2021 – 124,267 miles
- 2020 – 122,471 miles
- 2019 – 118,016 miles
- 2018 – 108,537 miles
- 2017 – 182,404 miles
- 2016 – 172,850 miles
- 2015 – 163,809 miles
- 2013 – 158,398 miles
- 2012 – 148,666 miles
- 2011 – 138,774 miles
- 2010 – 127,531 miles
- 2008 – 106,428 miles
- 2007 – 86,288 miles
- 2006 – 65,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,338 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.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear anti roll bar link bush has slight play in it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,338 miles (+3,033)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 129,338 miles
- Test number
- 619368449499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,305 miles (+11)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 126,305 miles
- Test number
- 901434699434
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail126,294 miles (+2,027)1 dangerous2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,294 miles
- Test number
- 857907238922
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass124,267 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 124,267 miles
- Test number
- 157855759112
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail124,254 miles (+1,783)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,254 miles
- Test number
- 735601799584
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass122,471 miles (+4,455)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 122,471 miles
- Test number
- 292765569690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross-member slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in front and rear prop shaft rear universal joints
Pass118,016 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,016 miles
- Test number
- 931775798019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,847 miles (+9,310)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,847 miles
- Test number
- 781539982343
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass108,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 108,537 miles
- Test number
- 160267977591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,537 miles (-73,867)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,537 miles
- Test number
- 923915086939
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass182,404 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 182,404 miles
- Test number
- 110664892294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link bush has slight play in it
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail182,399 miles (+9,549)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,399 miles
- Test number
- 125214382796
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts metal brake pipe fouling spring on lock (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Ball joint has excessive play on end of steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar link bush has slight play in it
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass172,850 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 172,850 miles
- Test number
- 301431159445
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass163,809 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 163,809 miles
- Test number
- 829966725192
- NoteAdvise nsf and osf suspension arm bushes worn
Fail163,809 miles (+5,411)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,809 miles
- Test number
- 819550625108
- FailureFront Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise front hub oil seal leaking on nsf and osf
- NoteAdvise nsf and osf suspension arm bushes worn
- NoteAdvise rear propshaft joint worn
Pass158,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 158,398 miles
- Test number
- 398813853390
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail158,398 miles (+9,732)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,398 miles
- Test number
- 298242153374
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass148,666 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 148,666 miles
- Test number
- 258606842380
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside outer door handle difficult to operate
- NoteOil level low
Fail148,666 miles (+9,892)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,666 miles
- Test number
- 425335142487
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside outer door handle difficult to operate
- NoteOil level low
Pass138,774 miles (+292)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 138,774 miles
- Test number
- 486954951481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,482 miles (+10,951)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,482 miles
- Test number
- 557668741340
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass127,531 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 127,531 miles
- Test number
- 411254850307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,530 miles (+4,008)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,530 miles
- Test number
- 493241050356
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Pass123,522 miles (+17,094)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 123,522 miles
- Test number
- 134534640028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 106,428 miles
- Test number
- 822240508197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,428 miles (+20,140)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,428 miles
- Test number
- 940319598095
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass86,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 86,288 miles
- Test number
- 283578887099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,288 miles (+20,673)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,288 miles
- Test number
- 673048387037
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass65,615 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 65,615 miles
- Test number
- 133510896475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about L90 NUG
- Does L90 NUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 NUG expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 NUG?
- The MOT on L90 NUG expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 NUG done?
- L90 NUG was recorded at 129,338 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
- Has L90 NUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 NUG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 NUG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 NUG find?
- L90 NUG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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