Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
L90 SHGMOT history
L90 SHG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 265,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 265,115 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 SHG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 SHG was last recorded at 265,115 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 3,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2019: 105,785 miles, lower than 234,530 miles on 17 Feb 2018.
- 25 Feb 2020: 250,062 miles, lower than 250,535 miles on 19 Feb 2020.
- 15 Feb 2021: 252,946 miles, lower than 255,880 miles on 4 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 261,128 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,987 miles
- Average per year
- 6,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 265,115 miles
- 2025 – 261,128 miles
- 2024 – 258,189 miles
- 2023 – 254,211 miles
- 2022 – 253,751 miles
- 2021 – 252,946 miles
- 2020 – 250,062 miles
- 2019 – 243,575 miles
- 2018 – 234,530 miles
- 2017 – 225,324 miles
- 2016 – 215,965 miles
- 2015 – 208,711 miles
- 2013 – 199,070 miles
- 2012 – 192,641 miles
- 2011 – 182,461 miles
- 2010 – 172,722 miles
- 2008 – 163,868 miles
- 2007 – 153,800 miles
- 2006 – 147,115 miles
- 2005 – 137,050 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass265,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak Signs of coolant on engine mounting
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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release cable broken.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass265,115 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 265,115 miles
- Test number
- 173516785722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak Signs of coolant on engine mounting
Fail265,113 miles (+3,985)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,113 miles
- Test number
- 771532108446
- MajorNearside Front 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 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))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak Signs of coolant on engine mounting
Pass261,128 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 261,128 miles
- Test number
- 544588281917
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail261,128 miles (+2,939)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,128 miles
- Test number
- 345677155164
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass258,189 miles (+3,978)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 258,189 miles
- Test number
- 750964136788
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Of Centre Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass254,211 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 254,211 miles
- Test number
- 391639250992
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release cable broken. (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail254,211 miles (+460)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,211 miles
- Test number
- 205160792828
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside 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 Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat backrest broken (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release cable broken. (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass253,751 miles (+805)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 253,751 miles
- Test number
- 765421590618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shims worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shims worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass252,946 miles (-2,934)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 252,946 miles
- Test number
- 232792320651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush
Fail255,880 miles (+5,818)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,880 miles
- Test number
- 292962141372
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play in Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear rubber hangars on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush
Pass250,062 miles (-473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 250,062 miles
- Test number
- 704330634442
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail250,535 miles (+6,960)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,535 miles
- Test number
- 701045646001
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box Linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass243,575 miles (+137,790)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 243,575 miles
- Test number
- 809421262134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,785 miles (-128,745)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,785 miles
- Test number
- 967120174120
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass234,530 miles (+9,206)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 234,530 miles
- Test number
- 672096339658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,324 miles (+9,359)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 225,324 miles
- Test number
- 864972477046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,965 miles (+7,254)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 215,965 miles
- Test number
- 571122283421
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass208,711 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 208,711 miles
- Test number
- 958805405165
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 717320894090
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVIN PLATE missing from engine bay
FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 276614784010
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVIN PLATE missing from engine bay
Pass199,070 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 199,070 miles
- Test number
- 779148123086
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail199,070 miles (+6,429)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,070 miles
- Test number
- 976288323019
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass192,641 miles (+10,180)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 192,641 miles
- Test number
- 506587422003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 182,461 miles
- Test number
- 627446201080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,461 miles (+9,739)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,461 miles
- Test number
- 525326601015
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail172,722 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,722 miles
- Test number
- 120755300029
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass172,722 miles (+8,854)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 172,722 miles
- Test number
- 291565200091
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass163,868 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 163,868 miles
- Test number
- 382775858399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,851 miles (+10,051)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,851 miles
- Test number
- 752441048353
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass153,800 miles (+6,685)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 153,800 miles
- Test number
- 483772537406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,115 miles (+10,065)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 147,115 miles
- Test number
- 343717676428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 137,050 miles
- Test number
- 271860995225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 SHG
- Does L90 SHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SHG is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 SHG?
- The MOT on L90 SHG is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 SHG done?
- L90 SHG was recorded at 265,115 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
- Has L90 SHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 SHG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 SHG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 9 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 SHG find?
- L90 SHG passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; offside front coolant leak signs of coolant on engine mounting.
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