
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 CBBMOT history
L90 CBB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 229,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 229,646 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CBB
- 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
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CBB was last recorded at 229,646 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 225,235 miles · 26 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,411 miles
- Average per year
- 6,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 229,646 miles
- 2024 – 225,235 miles
- 2023 – 220,351 miles
- 2022 – 217,398 miles
- 2021 – 215,293 miles
- 2020 – 213,000 miles
- 2019 – 207,829 miles
- 2018 – 202,027 miles
- 2017 – 194,849 miles
- 2016 – 186,023 miles
- 2015 – 178,727 miles
- 2014 – 171,260 miles
- 2013 – 165,973 miles
- 2012 – 157,234 miles
- 2011 – 148,443 miles
- 2010 – 139,365 miles
- 2009 – 130,526 miles
- 2008 – 121,866 miles
- 2007 – 113,528 miles
- 2006 – 105,312 miles
- 2005 – 97,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2015
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Corrosion / hole in foot well, Not within prescribed area.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,646 miles (+4,411)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 229,646 miles
- Test number
- 323099280998
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,235 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 225,235 miles
- Test number
- 104259242920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,351 miles (+2,953)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 220,351 miles
- Test number
- 560733040372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,398 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 217,398 miles
- Test number
- 977643438942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,293 miles (+2)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 215,293 miles
- Test number
- 268333698826
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion / hole in foot well, Not within prescribed area.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion / hole in foot well, not within prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail215,291 miles (+2,291)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,291 miles
- Test number
- 177191958071
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion / hole in foot well, Not within prescribed area.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion / hole in foot well, not within prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 213,000 miles
- Test number
- 297379477504
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail213,000 miles (+5,171)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,000 miles
- Test number
- 749264659912
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass207,829 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 207,829 miles
- Test number
- 440458914717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail207,829 miles (+5,802)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,829 miles
- Test number
- 391564448493
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass202,027 miles (+7,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 202,027 miles
- Test number
- 498819080038
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront seat belts in poor condition
Pass194,849 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 194,849 miles
- Test number
- 149351426313
- AdvisoryFloor chassis and cross members corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition
Fail194,849 miles (+8,826)7 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,849 miles
- Test number
- 757207337320
- Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFloor chassis and cross members corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition
Pass186,023 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 186,023 miles
- Test number
- 160818840907
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear indicators going white
- AdvisoryRear shockers weeping
Fail186,023 miles (+7,296)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,023 miles
- Test number
- 940730511475
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear indicators going white
- AdvisoryRear shockers weeping
Pass178,727 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 178,727 miles
- Test number
- 759259075065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,646 miles (+7,386)10 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,646 miles
- Test number
- 589520475058
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING
- NoteOil leak
- NoteREAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER AND OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Pass171,260 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 171,260 miles
- Test number
- 768538854002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,243 miles (+5,270)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,243 miles
- Test number
- 538166854011
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass165,973 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 165,973 miles
- Test number
- 136293903219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail165,973 miles (+8,739)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,973 miles
- Test number
- 738103403272
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass157,234 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 157,234 miles
- Test number
- 315158102435
- NoteCorrosion appearing on rear chassis member
Fail157,234 miles (+8,791)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,234 miles
- Test number
- 205575402233
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteCorrosion appearing on rear chassis member
Pass148,443 miles (+9,078)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 148,443 miles
- Test number
- 129700121270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,365 miles (+8,839)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 139,365 miles
- Test number
- 531297800290
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass130,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 130,526 miles
- Test number
- 614718809282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,526 miles (+8,660)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,526 miles
- Test number
- 401568609205
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass121,866 miles (+8,338)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 121,866 miles
- Test number
- 774908318256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine noise at tick over
Pass113,528 miles (+8,216)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 113,528 miles
- Test number
- 153050427221
- Note1)both rear lamps starting to melt. 2)clutch pedal rubber worn.
Fail105,312 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,312 miles
- Test number
- 391777316255
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass105,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 105,312 miles
- Test number
- 942577716299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,312 miles (+7,844)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,312 miles
- Test number
- 302396516467
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass97,468 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 97,468 miles
- Test number
- 834714025200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L90 CBB
- Does L90 CBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CBB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CBB?
- The MOT on L90 CBB is valid until 4 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 CBB done?
- L90 CBB was recorded at 229,646 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
- Has L90 CBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CBB has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on L90 CBB 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 CBB find?
- L90 CBB passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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