Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
L90 CBWMOT history
L90 CBW is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 85,628 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,699 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CBW was last recorded at 85,628 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Mar 2011: 60,107 miles, lower than 516,357 miles on 10 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,625 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,699 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,628 miles
- 2025 – 82,819 miles
- 2024 – 80,226 miles
- 2023 – 78,716 miles
- 2022 – 77,339 miles
- 2021 – 75,053 miles
- 2020 – 73,824 miles
- 2019 – 73,689 miles
- 2018 – 73,261 miles
- 2017 – 72,431 miles
- 2016 – 70,755 miles
- 2015 – 68,645 miles
- 2014 – 68,029 miles
- 2013 – 67,077 miles
- 2012 – 65,130 miles
- 2011 – 60,107 miles
- 2010 – 516,357 miles
- 2009 – 421,429 miles
- 2008 – 35,621 miles
- 2007 – 33,794 miles
- 2006 – 30,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,628 miles
- AdvisoryChassis, underside and suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in undersealRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms bushes on axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front bulkhead / floor corroded (repaired from inside of vehicle under carpet)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front and rear diffs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs and both on axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,628 miles (+3)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 85,628 miles
- Test number
- 694918217432
- AdvisoryChassis, underside and suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
- AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal
Fail85,625 miles (+2,806)1 dangerous6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,625 miles
- Test number
- 879425960783
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Towbar mounting (Marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (Marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Towbar mounting (Marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis, underside and suspension corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
- AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal
Pass82,819 miles (+16)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,819 miles
- Test number
- 763640109457
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bulkhead / floor corroded (repaired from inside of vehicle under carpet)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs and both on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud
- AdvisoryUnderside, chassis and suspension heavily corroded
- AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal
Fail82,803 miles (+2,577)1 dangerous7 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,803 miles
- Test number
- 464901000053
- DangerousOffside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub leaking onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / cross member corroded within rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated disc and pads (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bulkhead / floor corroded (repaired from inside of vehicle under carpet)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox, front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs and both on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud
- AdvisoryUnderside, chassis and suspension heavily corroded
Pass80,226 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,226 miles
- Test number
- 260605952469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail80,226 miles (+1,510)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,226 miles
- Test number
- 771136519677
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass78,716 miles (+1,377)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 78,716 miles
- Test number
- 108000683367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,339 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,339 miles
- Test number
- 793300596523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,332 miles (+2,279)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,332 miles
- Test number
- 302626996531
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass75,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,053 miles
- Test number
- 177611729915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,053 miles (+1,229)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,053 miles
- Test number
- 324067055547
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) lower arm out of box to drag link nut loose lock plate flat (2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) shaft to box uj worn (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,824 miles (+135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,824 miles
- Test number
- 424718415545
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering joint
Pass73,689 miles (+428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,689 miles
- Test number
- 327912517205
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,261 miles (+830)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,261 miles
- Test number
- 311749182015
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,431 miles (+1,676)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,431 miles
- Test number
- 731196416042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,755 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,755 miles
- Test number
- 793468923041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,645 miles (+616)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,645 miles
- Test number
- 477873845038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s inner front tyre perished
Pass68,029 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,029 miles
- Test number
- 158430674004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,029 miles (+952)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,029 miles
- Test number
- 288650774081
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass67,077 miles (+1,947)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,077 miles
- Test number
- 907524263055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,130 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,130 miles
- Test number
- 547373062025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,107 miles
- Test number
- 317980071068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,107 miles (-456,250)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,107 miles
- Test number
- 469170871072
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass516,357 miles (+94,928)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 516,357 miles
- Test number
- 922649360074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass421,429 miles (+214)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 421,429 miles
- Test number
- 151083269085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail421,215 miles (+385,594)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 421,215 miles
- Test number
- 951021769073
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass35,621 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 35,621 miles
- Test number
- 151072678418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,794 miles (+2,912)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,794 miles
- Test number
- 673934827179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 30,882 miles
- Test number
- 863838726195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 CBW
- Does L90 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CBW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CBW?
- The MOT on L90 CBW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 CBW done?
- L90 CBW was recorded at 85,628 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
- Has L90 CBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CBW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 CBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 CBW find?
- L90 CBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: chassis, underside and suspension corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, and 9 more.
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