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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 PCVMOT history

L90 PCV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L90 PCV blue 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 7 May 2027
Mileage
106,961 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PCV was last recorded at 106,961 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,961 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,000 miles
Average per year
4,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,961 miles
  • 2025 – 105,961 miles
  • 2024 – 104,009 miles
  • 2023 – 102,749 miles
  • 2022 – 100,943 miles
  • 2020 – 93,054 miles
  • 2019 – 83,025 miles
  • 2018 – 73,970 miles
  • 2017 – 67,324 miles
  • 2016 – 61,937 miles
  • 2015 – 55,501 miles
  • 2014 – 48,480 miles
  • 2013 – 45,949 miles
  • 2012 – 41,577 miles
  • 2011 – 40,238 miles
  • 2010 – 38,280 miles
  • 2009 – 34,584 miles
  • 2008 – 27,434 miles
  • 2007 – 22,110 miles
  • 2006 – 19,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,961 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.

  • Rear exhaust joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,961 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,961 miles
    Test number
    798864733230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,961 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    630666324691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,009 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    794404811459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper brake pipe slight corrosion

  4. Pass102,749 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    787566957590
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint

  5. Fail102,745 miles (+1,802)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    392950652917
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint

  6. Pass100,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,943 miles
    Test number
    967035854768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not seat correctly

  7. Fail100,943 miles (+7,889)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,943 miles
    Test number
    520177811385
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not seat correctly

  8. Pass93,054 miles (+10,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    136973258071
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryIndicator/horn stalk broken but still operational.

  9. Pass83,025 miles (+65)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    645546113779
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,960 miles (+8,990)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    495552388397
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,970 miles (+6,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    131859608069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass67,324 miles (+5,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    793203682066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    572521423483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail61,937 miles (+6,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    988744079994
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside scored (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass55,501 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,501 miles
    Test number
    938913605145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail55,393 miles (+6,913)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    149189095055
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass48,480 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    386653394061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,949 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    919075493025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,577 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    585816672059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,238 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    245226701463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    112256150407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,280 miles (+3,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,280 miles
    Test number
    503856650086
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail34,584 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    652820959024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass34,584 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,584 miles
    Test number
    994930759070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,434 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    433394548023
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

  26. Pass27,434 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    753044948019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,110 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,110 miles
    Test number
    791886047099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,068 miles
    Test number
    580977446022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PCV

Does L90 PCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PCV is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PCV?
The MOT on L90 PCV is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PCV done?
L90 PCV was recorded at 106,961 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
Has L90 PCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PCV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 PCV 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 PCV find?
L90 PCV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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