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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 PTGMOT history

L90 PTG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L90 PTG 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PTG was last recorded at 176,918 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2008: 115,186 miles, lower than 116,172 miles on 14 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,147 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
771 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,918 miles
  • 2025 – 176,147 miles
  • 2024 – 175,987 miles
  • 2023 – 173,217 miles
  • 2022 – 169,924 miles
  • 2021 – 163,979 miles
  • 2020 – 162,003 miles
  • 2019 – 159,884 miles
  • 2018 – 155,882 miles
  • 2017 – 147,510 miles
  • 2016 – 141,598 miles
  • 2015 – 138,541 miles
  • 2014 – 135,512 miles
  • 2012 – 129,912 miles
  • 2011 – 124,484 miles
  • 2010 – 121,432 miles
  • 2009 – 118,218 miles
  • 2008 – 115,186 miles
  • 2007 – 110,189 miles
  • 2006 – 106,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,918 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temporary repair to bonnet release catch mechanism.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Floor not fully secure at n/s body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Floor not fully secure at o/s body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,918 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,918 miles
    Test number
    617185117643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,147 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,147 miles
    Test number
    602804502144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass175,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,987 miles
    Test number
    427969788585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail175,987 miles (+2,770)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,987 miles
    Test number
    738878763649
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass173,217 miles (+3,293)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,217 miles
    Test number
    907426269157
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass169,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,924 miles
    Test number
    577962275385
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure at n/s body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure at o/s body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail169,924 miles (+5,945)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,924 miles
    Test number
    175518254860
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at sterring box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure at n/s body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor not fully secure at o/s body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass163,979 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,979 miles
    Test number
    176435102151
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temporary repair to bonnet release catch mechanism. (3.1 (c))
  9. Fail163,973 miles (+1,970)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,973 miles
    Test number
    965552600509
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temporary repair to bonnet release catch mechanism. (3.1 (c))
  10. Pass162,003 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,003 miles
    Test number
    921061430301
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp image slightly poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temporary repair to bonnet release catch mechanism. (3.1 (c))
  11. Fail162,003 miles (+2,119)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,003 miles
    Test number
    541815198244
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Temporary repair to bonnet release catch mechanism. (3.1 (c))
  12. Pass159,884 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,884 miles
    Test number
    605316990920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,882 miles (+8,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,882 miles
    Test number
    498372608807
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box area
  14. Pass147,510 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    270407249423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,441 miles (+5,843)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,441 miles
    Test number
    571974385672
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to valve block (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to valve block (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass141,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,598 miles
    Test number
    373340978185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded at bottom of block in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  17. Fail141,598 miles (+3,057)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,598 miles
    Test number
    914186025581
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded at bottom of block in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  18. Pass138,541 miles (+3,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    138,541 miles
    Test number
    614192657799
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer rubber perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind
    • AdvisorySlight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
  19. Pass135,512 miles (+5,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    177909944323
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass129,912 miles (+5,428)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    545647792221
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f swivel housing slight leak
    • NoteO/s/f swivel housing slight leak
  21. Pass124,484 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,484 miles
    Test number
    217810891272
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front floor wells rotten
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage of oil
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  22. Fail124,479 miles1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,479 miles
    Test number
    388550191260
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front floor wells rotten
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage of oil
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  23. Fail124,479 miles (+3,047)18 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,479 miles
    Test number
    355425181497
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front floor wells rotten
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints have slight seepage of oil
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  24. Pass121,432 miles (+3,214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,432 miles
    Test number
    910438850170
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from both front diff hub seal
  25. Pass118,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    790101569145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  26. Fail118,218 miles (+3,032)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    223556359415
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  27. Pass115,186 miles (-986)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    220567748151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail116,172 miles (+5,983)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,172 miles
    Test number
    931675938124
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  29. Pass110,189 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    612911087092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass106,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    280154986269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PTG

Does L90 PTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PTG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PTG?
The MOT on L90 PTG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PTG done?
L90 PTG was recorded at 176,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has L90 PTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PTG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 PTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 PTG find?
L90 PTG passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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