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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

L90 PLYMOT history

L90 PLY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L90 PLY 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,696 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PLY was last recorded at 69,696 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,225 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,696 miles
  • 2025 – 67,225 miles
  • 2024 – 62,548 miles
  • 2023 – 58,447 miles
  • 2022 – 56,271 miles
  • 2021 – 55,214 miles
  • 2020 – 52,334 miles
  • 2019 – 48,373 miles
  • 2018 – 45,005 miles
  • 2017 – 40,656 miles
  • 2016 – 37,134 miles
  • 2015 – 33,083 miles
  • 2014 – 29,235 miles
  • 2013 – 24,197 miles
  • 2012 – 20,829 miles
  • 2011 – 14,107 miles
  • 2010 – 13,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,696 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,696 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    171645394143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,225 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    121262611901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    265631792111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,547 miles (+4,100)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    716688253516
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Excess Oil Leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Oil Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,447 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    864664141459
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroding throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail58,447 miles (+2,176)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    136229390676
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroding throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass56,271 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    947090495184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,270 miles (+1,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    330499024082
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,214 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    302008752632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail55,212 miles (+2,878)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    500493933536
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass52,334 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    625087944832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Fail52,334 miles (+3,961)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    327914918125
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass48,373 miles (+3,368)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    496494807162
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Pass45,005 miles (+214)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,005 miles
    Test number
    132949037358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak Unable to access to find source
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail44,791 miles (+4,135)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,791 miles
    Test number
    484469550322
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak Unable to access to find source
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass40,656 miles (+3,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    702161064825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

  17. Pass37,134 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,134 miles
    Test number
    249833376267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail37,133 miles (+4,050)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    966526186157
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering track tube bent

  19. Pass33,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    739086135082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,083 miles (+3,848)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    156175135455
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass29,235 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    136932844480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,197 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    187683153400
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass24,197 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    656343853074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,829 miles
    Test number
    516659852058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail20,829 miles (+6,722)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,829 miles
    Test number
    549148352030
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass14,107 miles (+236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    14,107 miles
    Test number
    259741241065
    • NoteFuel filter at rear damp - no leak found
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass13,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,871 miles
    Test number
    671363330365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PLY

Does L90 PLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PLY is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PLY?
The MOT on L90 PLY is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PLY done?
L90 PLY was recorded at 69,696 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has L90 PLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PLY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 PLY 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 PLY find?
L90 PLY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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