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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 TGBMOT history

L90 TGB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

L90 TGB blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
137,257 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TGB was last recorded at 137,257 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 3,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,706 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,551 miles
Average per year
5,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,257 miles
  • 2024 – 133,706 miles
  • 2023 – 130,737 miles
  • 2022 – 126,449 miles
  • 2021 – 123,829 miles
  • 2019 – 119,522 miles
  • 2018 – 114,334 miles
  • 2016 – 111,681 miles
  • 2015 – 109,431 miles
  • 2014 – 106,286 miles
  • 2013 – 103,100 miles
  • 2012 – 99,375 miles
  • 2011 – 92,201 miles
  • 2010 – 82,312 miles
  • 2009 – 68,777 miles
  • 2008 – 61,113 miles
  • 2007 – 57,015 miles
  • 2006 – 49,615 miles
  • 2005 – 34,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,257 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,257 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    695218196935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,706 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,706 miles
    Test number
    218444143270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,737 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,737 miles
    Test number
    221207437437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,449 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,449 miles
    Test number
    257163123787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,829 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,829 miles
    Test number
    868646641768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,522 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,522 miles
    Test number
    953818891873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear cross member slightly corroded
  7. Fail119,521 miles (+5,187)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    151369904358
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear cross member slightly corroded
  8. Pass114,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    718761393618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,334 miles (+2,653)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    404868826954
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
  10. Pass111,681 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    677411927125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,431 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    253697567947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass106,286 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    889977434344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Fail106,285 miles (+3,185)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    478941734306
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass103,100 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    948036133308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,375 miles (+7,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    439489542491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass92,201 miles (+9,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    839762121311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass82,312 miles (+13,535)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    810639510353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,777 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,777 miles
    Test number
    341376119399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,113 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,113 miles
    Test number
    413842818441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,015 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    112660127316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,615 miles (+15,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    480050326466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    303112125363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 TGB

Does L90 TGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 TGB expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 TGB?
The MOT on L90 TGB expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 TGB done?
L90 TGB was recorded at 137,257 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 5,312 miles a year.
Has L90 TGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TGB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 TGB 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 TGB find?
L90 TGB passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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