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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 XTGMOT history

L90 XTG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L90 XTG 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,806 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 XTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 XTG was last recorded at 124,806 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,725 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
5,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,806 miles
  • 2025 – 118,683 miles
  • 2024 – 116,377 miles
  • 2023 – 114,410 miles
  • 2022 – 111,977 miles
  • 2020 – 104,736 miles
  • 2019 – 102,665 miles
  • 2018 – 97,073 miles
  • 2017 – 91,675 miles
  • 2016 – 81,922 miles
  • 2015 – 76,141 miles
  • 2014 – 73,081 miles
  • 2013 – 59,663 miles
  • 2012 – 45,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,806 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Lower panard rod mounting bolt is short and does not pass through locking device

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,806 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    672264518797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,725 miles (+6,042)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    877516914099
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm insecurely attached A arm bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,683 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,683 miles
    Test number
    146588059385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,377 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    355373917676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,370 miles (+1,960)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    653934288019
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Pass114,410 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    678320240998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower panard rod mounting bolt is short and does not pass through locking device
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail114,409 miles (+2,432)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,409 miles
    Test number
    953810335669
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower panard rod mounting bolt is short and does not pass through locking device
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass111,977 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    285995858629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,736 miles (+2,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,736 miles
    Test number
    359227574624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from calpers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from flexies (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass102,665 miles (+5,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    122612828417
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass97,073 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    545510982142
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail97,073 miles (+5,398)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    519202450657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axile (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front from flexie (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass91,675 miles (+9,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,675 miles
    Test number
    881382110468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (2.2.D.2b)

  14. Pass81,922 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    716768628647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,141 miles (+14)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    297209165496
    • NoteN/S/R top shocker bush worn.
    • NoteO/S/F seat belt frayed.

  16. Fail76,127 miles (+3,046)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    258491865471
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteN/s/r top shocker bush slight worn

  17. Pass73,081 miles (+343)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    667396544374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front spotlamp lens missing

  18. Fail72,738 miles (+13,075)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    976975634389
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front spotlamp lens missing

  19. Pass59,663 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    998250023349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,661 miles (+14,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    499109813390
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass45,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    185884722311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 XTG

Does L90 XTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 XTG is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 XTG?
The MOT on L90 XTG is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 XTG done?
L90 XTG was recorded at 124,806 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,821 miles a year.
Has L90 XTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 XTG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 XTG 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 XTG find?
L90 XTG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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