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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 CBOMOT history

L90 CBO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L90 CBO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,320 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CBO was last recorded at 177,320 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2013: 86,363 miles, lower than 86,366 miles on 5 Mar 2013.

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
177,307 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,320 miles
  • 2025 – 166,943 miles
  • 2024 – 160,769 miles
  • 2023 – 160,216 miles
  • 2020 – 159,005 miles
  • 2019 – 156,306 miles
  • 2018 – 152,479 miles
  • 2017 – 141,758 miles
  • 2016 – 128,997 miles
  • 2015 – 115,581 miles
  • 2014 – 97,190 miles
  • 2013 – 86,363 miles
  • 2012 – 72,321 miles
  • 2011 – 55,427 miles
  • 2010 – 55,104 miles
  • 2008 – 54,724 miles
  • 2007 – 53,359 miles
  • 2006 – 51,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,320 miles
  • AdvisorySteering damper bushes wornRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,320 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,320 miles
    Test number
    598999482900
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  2. Fail177,307 miles (+10,364)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,307 miles
    Test number
    330618410846
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (hockey stick) bushes to front axle, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bulkhead, under bonnet, side of heater box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end to o/s wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm to front drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
  3. Pass166,943 miles (+6,174)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,943 miles
    Test number
    420985358813
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering box drop arm ball joint boot perished
  4. Pass160,769 miles (+553)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,769 miles
    Test number
    362986363709
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass160,216 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,216 miles
    Test number
    874886768242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,005 miles (+2,699)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    875809213852
    • DangerousVehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear chassis section above towbar and behind rear wheel chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting centre part of chassis near load compensator nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass156,306 miles (+3,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,306 miles
    Test number
    672123369142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass152,479 miles (+10,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,479 miles
    Test number
    467109265929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass141,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,758 miles
    Test number
    970643733925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail141,757 miles (+12,760)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,757 miles
    Test number
    256291770098
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor can not be stowed away in off position (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass128,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,997 miles
    Test number
    938942490019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
  12. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838153416627
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member inner (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member outer (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass115,581 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,581 miles
    Test number
    608205385083
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Fail115,541 miles (+18,351)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,541 miles
    Test number
    366119775012
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass97,190 miles (+10,827)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    507118174044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,363 miles
    Test number
    465271483099
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass86,363 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,363 miles
    Test number
    775171883036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,366 miles (+14,045)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    436904063001
    • FailureCentre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront prop shaft u/j worn
  19. Pass72,321 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    968311532084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,319 miles (+16,892)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    209020832051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass55,427 miles (+323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    459274421022
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass55,104 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    541822030085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,724 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    571796468320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  24. Pass53,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    560616637251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,359 miles (+1,838)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    311664837409
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  26. Fail51,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    964944646208
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  27. Pass51,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    981784546260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CBO

Does L90 CBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CBO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CBO?
The MOT on L90 CBO is valid until 12 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 CBO done?
L90 CBO was recorded at 177,320 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
Has L90 CBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CBO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 CBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 CBO find?
L90 CBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: steering damper bushes worn.

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