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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 WJGMOT history

L90 WJG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 157,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L90 WJG 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
157,750 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WJG was last recorded at 157,750 miles on 22 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2017: 78,753 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 18 May 2016.

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
157,747 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,750 miles
  • 2024 – 156,408 miles
  • 2023 – 150,727 miles
  • 2022 – 146,710 miles
  • 2021 – 138,865 miles
  • 2020 – 134,445 miles
  • 2019 – 127,762 miles
  • 2018 – 121,340 miles
  • 2017 – 119,326 miles
  • 2016 – 100,000 miles
  • 2015 – 100,000 miles
  • 2014 – 100,000 miles
  • 2013 – 100,000 miles
  • 2012 – 100,000 miles
  • 2010 – 100,000 miles
  • 2009 – 88,166 miles
  • 2008 – 86,361 miles
  • 2007 – 84,656 miles
  • 2006 – 82,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,750 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside front swivel hub leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,750 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    130963656450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,747 miles (+1,339)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    679722223776
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  3. Pass156,408 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,408 miles
    Test number
    200798672874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,727 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    864204875028
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear swivel hub leaking

  5. Fail150,720 miles (+4,010)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,720 miles
    Test number
    157659739093
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear swivel hub leaking

  6. Pass146,710 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,710 miles
    Test number
    408996540867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,705 miles (+7,840)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,705 miles
    Test number
    996344007156
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,865 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,865 miles
    Test number
    194765599458
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail138,864 miles (+4,419)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,864 miles
    Test number
    809578223145
    • MajorOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass134,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,445 miles
    Test number
    645235981119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail134,445 miles (+6,683)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,445 miles
    Test number
    981759523054
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside Radius Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) contaminated Nearside and Offside Hub Seal Leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,762 miles (+6,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    346899216257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm and offside front radius arm rear bushes cracked /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,340 miles (+2,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,340 miles
    Test number
    654575516453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass119,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    491341903589
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox cross-member bolts missing

  15. Fail119,326 miles (+40,573)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    564601077785
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox cross-member bolts missing

  16. Fail78,753 miles (-21,247)2 dangerous18 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    478623734745
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking injector return pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking drain plug (7.2.3)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryGearbox cross member mounting bolts missing

  17. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    705175128497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail100,000 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    920724359955
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/body mounts (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass100,000 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    577229275099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail100,000 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    627206975046
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    159641804132
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside passenger door slightly corroded
    • NoteNumber plate lamp has one bulb not working

  22. Fail100,000 miles9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    116788394449
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside passenger door slightly corroded
    • NoteNumber plate lamp has one bulb not working

  23. Pass100,000 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    116910373476
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear propshaft u/j worn
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Fail100,000 miles11 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    697014663022
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake needs slight attention
    • NoteRear propshaft u/j worn
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  25. Pass100,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    507004142036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox mount O/S

  26. Pass100,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    644865360336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail100,000 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    242994960317
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    791198100093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass88,166 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    780467109057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear diff seal is leaking

  30. Fail88,166 miles (+1,805)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,166 miles
    Test number
    694166709031
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear diff seal is leaking

  31. Pass86,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    173825848431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    842415248068
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  33. Pass84,656 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    724339427009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail84,639 miles (+2,180)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    292565427028
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  35. Pass82,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    444671356000
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about L90 WJG

Does L90 WJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WJG is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WJG?
The MOT on L90 WJG is valid until 21 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 WJG done?
L90 WJG was recorded at 157,750 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,718 miles a year.
Has L90 WJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WJG has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 WJG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 WJG find?
L90 WJG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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