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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 WLGMOT history

L90 WLG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L90 WLG 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,603 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 WLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 WLG was last recorded at 184,603 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2009: 12,440 miles, lower than 111,199 miles on 8 Jul 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
183,003 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,600 miles
Average per year
5,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,603 miles
  • 2025 – 183,003 miles
  • 2024 – 179,469 miles
  • 2023 – 177,517 miles
  • 2022 – 175,859 miles
  • 2020 – 172,845 miles
  • 2019 – 169,075 miles
  • 2018 – 163,167 miles
  • 2017 – 154,332 miles
  • 2016 – 151,224 miles
  • 2015 – 145,598 miles
  • 2012 – 144,184 miles
  • 2011 – 140,245 miles
  • 2010 – 131,770 miles
  • 2009 – 12,440 miles
  • 2008 – 111,199 miles
  • 2007 – 98,066 miles
  • 2006 – 82,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,603 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,603 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,603 miles
    Test number
    888566870558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,003 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,003 miles
    Test number
    430642387122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,469 miles (+1,952)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,469 miles
    Test number
    918650663163
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Front washer working but weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass177,517 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,517 miles
    Test number
    540913378275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass175,859 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    175,859 miles
    Test number
    604831653404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,845 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,845 miles
    Test number
    627486415155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,075 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,075 miles
    Test number
    249040963089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    163,167 miles
    Test number
    738705351687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail163,167 miles (+8,835)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,167 miles
    Test number
    765631151250
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass154,332 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    492446971905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,331 miles (+3,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,331 miles
    Test number
    650896984674
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure on the steering box loose (2.2.B.1a)
  12. Pass151,224 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,224 miles
    Test number
    446086697624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,598 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    625008630886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,184 miles (+3,939)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    144,184 miles
    Test number
    888469442209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteNearside door mirror slightly damaged
  15. Pass140,245 miles (+8,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    885867181189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass131,770 miles (+119,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,770 miles
    Test number
    482722580181
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes rusty
  17. Pass12,440 miles (-98,759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    401447699130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,199 miles (+13,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    584350298176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,066 miles
    Test number
    450787407273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,855 miles (+8,301)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    513337707279
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r tyres wearing on centre.
  21. Pass82,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    113986586111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 WLG

Does L90 WLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 WLG is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 WLG?
The MOT on L90 WLG is valid until 4 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 WLG done?
L90 WLG was recorded at 184,603 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
Has L90 WLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 WLG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 WLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 WLG find?
L90 WLG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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