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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 ORVMOT history

L90 ORV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L90 ORV grey 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,672 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ORV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ORV was last recorded at 176,672 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,458 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,214 miles
Average per year
6,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,672 miles
  • 2025 – 175,458 miles
  • 2024 – 172,221 miles
  • 2023 – 167,649 miles
  • 2022 – 166,394 miles
  • 2021 – 165,033 miles
  • 2020 – 161,473 miles
  • 2019 – 155,304 miles
  • 2018 – 147,930 miles
  • 2017 – 137,520 miles
  • 2016 – 130,360 miles
  • 2015 – 124,675 miles
  • 2014 – 117,208 miles
  • 2013 – 109,947 miles
  • 2011 – 105,478 miles
  • 2010 – 98,209 miles
  • 2009 – 83,836 miles
  • 2007 – 52,648 miles
  • 2006 – 40,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,672 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,672 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,672 miles
    Test number
    967090921180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,458 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,458 miles
    Test number
    857780634369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,221 miles (+4,572)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,221 miles
    Test number
    558290416301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass167,649 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,649 miles
    Test number
    234657316254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,394 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,394 miles
    Test number
    910376403711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass165,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    497724822193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail165,033 miles (+3,560)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    320171079288
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass161,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    161,473 miles
    Test number
    754561080835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,473 miles (+6,169)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,473 miles
    Test number
    642121805063
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass155,304 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,304 miles
    Test number
    110475236007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,930 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,930 miles
    Test number
    994997464403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,520 miles
    Test number
    902096476735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,520 miles (+7,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,520 miles
    Test number
    294684099898
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass130,360 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,360 miles
    Test number
    747964729991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,675 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    435961755058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,208 miles (+7,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    157833464447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass109,947 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,947 miles
    Test number
    707703863076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,946 miles (+4,468)3 dangerous11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,946 miles
    Test number
    688159733051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass105,478 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    619903741358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear propshaft joints worn

  20. Fail105,478 miles (+7,269)2 dangerous11 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    958200541370
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & rear propshaft joints worn

  21. Pass98,209 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    583074430350
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail98,209 miles (+14,373)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    614194230314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass83,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    544481069195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail83,836 miles (+31,188)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    384570869121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass52,648 miles (+12,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    560499337389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass40,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,226 miles
    Test number
    874135346344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ORV

Does L90 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ORV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ORV?
The MOT on L90 ORV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ORV done?
L90 ORV was recorded at 176,672 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,881 miles a year.
Has L90 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ORV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 ORV 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 ORV find?
L90 ORV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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