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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 PAUMOT history

L90 PAU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 198,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L90 PAU 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
198,308 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
35
23 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PAU was last recorded at 198,308 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,929 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,379 miles
Average per year
5,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,308 miles
  • 2025 – 196,929 miles
  • 2024 – 192,946 miles
  • 2023 – 191,057 miles
  • 2022 – 189,970 miles
  • 2021 – 186,546 miles
  • 2020 – 183,220 miles
  • 2019 – 179,105 miles
  • 2018 – 175,928 miles
  • 2017 – 172,854 miles
  • 2016 – 169,388 miles
  • 2014 – 166,952 miles
  • 2013 – 163,691 miles
  • 2012 – 159,943 miles
  • 2011 – 155,904 miles
  • 2010 – 149,637 miles
  • 2009 – 138,746 miles
  • 2008 – 125,184 miles
  • 2007 – 114,174 miles
  • 2006 – 98,181 miles
  • 2005 – 83,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front swivel hub seal has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,308 miles (+1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    198,308 miles
    Test number
    408779797992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,929 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,929 miles
    Test number
    225227407467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,927 miles (+138)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,927 miles
    Test number
    757906306836
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,789 miles (+3,843)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,789 miles
    Test number
    113662616712
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underneath

  5. Pass192,946 miles (+700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    192,946 miles
    Test number
    703814052433
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail192,246 miles (+1,189)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,246 miles
    Test number
    568765987700
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play forward as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass191,057 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    191,057 miles
    Test number
    368361496387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,970 miles
    Test number
    331687004921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail189,970 miles (+3,424)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,970 miles
    Test number
    771248746695
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass186,546 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,546 miles
    Test number
    797334082104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass183,220 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,220 miles
    Test number
    953867162508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel hub seal has slight leak

  12. Fail183,167 miles (+4,062)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,167 miles
    Test number
    252990130784
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel hub seal has slight leak

  13. Pass179,105 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,105 miles
    Test number
    255423486825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake performance limit just met 55%

  14. Fail179,048 miles (+3,120)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,048 miles
    Test number
    805314719143
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake performance limit just met 55%

  15. Pass175,928 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    175,928 miles
    Test number
    814107042364
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished and cracking on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBrake performance requirement just met 53%

  16. Fail175,925 miles (+3,071)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,925 miles
    Test number
    720795341075
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly perished and cracking on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBrake performance requirement just met 53%

  17. Pass172,854 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    798328446041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass169,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,388 miles
    Test number
    646838762899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail169,388 miles (+2,436)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,388 miles
    Test number
    460093458373
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak offside front hub/ swivel housing

  20. Pass166,952 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    166,952 miles
    Test number
    426333554421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass163,691 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    163,691 miles
    Test number
    719787953358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass159,943 miles (+4,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,943 miles
    Test number
    136706352351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear chassis corroded on end

  23. Pass155,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,904 miles
    Test number
    266206951308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail155,904 miles (+6,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,904 miles
    Test number
    858206451304
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass149,637 miles (+10,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,637 miles
    Test number
    473174140430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass138,746 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    464755059391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass137,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    531735229298
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail137,826 miles (+12,642)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    834034329228
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass125,184 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    923895628271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres perrished

  30. Fail125,184 miles (+11,010)1 dangerous8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    324961028405
    • DangerousOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres perrished

  31. Pass114,174 miles (+15,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    850398417225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass98,181 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    130020726294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail98,113 miles (+14,813)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    160895416275
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  34. Pass83,300 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    931985615225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass81,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    191535295152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PAU

Does L90 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PAU is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PAU?
The MOT on L90 PAU is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PAU done?
L90 PAU was recorded at 198,308 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
Has L90 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PAU has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 PAU 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 PAU find?
L90 PAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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