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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.

L90 CBB 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass229,646 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass225,235 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,235 miles
    Test number
    104259242920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass220,351 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,351 miles
    Test number
    560733040372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass217,398 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,398 miles
    Test number
    977643438942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass178,727 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    178,727 miles
    Test number
    759259075065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass171,260 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    171,260 miles
    Test number
    768538854002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass157,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    157,234 miles
    Test number
    315158102435
    • NoteCorrosion appearing on rear chassis member
  23. 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
  24. Pass148,443 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    148,443 miles
    Test number
    129700121270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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
  26. Pass130,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    130,526 miles
    Test number
    614718809282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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)
  31. Pass105,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    942577716299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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)
  33. 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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