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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

L90 CDDMOT history

L90 CDD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L90 CDD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,019 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CDD was last recorded at 160,019 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,664 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,355 miles
Average per year
8,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,019 miles
  • 2025 – 155,664 miles
  • 2024 – 149,021 miles
  • 2023 – 138,750 miles
  • 2022 – 127,544 miles
  • 2020 – 113,996 miles
  • 2019 – 102,048 miles
  • 2018 – 90,690 miles
  • 2016 – 68,710 miles
  • 2015 – 62,758 miles
  • 2014 – 53,269 miles
  • 2013 – 48,239 miles
  • 2012 – 39,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,019 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front diff free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,019 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,019 miles
    Test number
    921020257190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,664 miles (+6,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,664 miles
    Test number
    825944771289
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass149,021 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,021 miles
    Test number
    465755848424
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront diff free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
  4. Fail149,021 miles (+10,271)6 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,021 miles
    Test number
    214710541982
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront diff free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
  5. Pass138,750 miles (+11,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,750 miles
    Test number
    412201205182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play pit man arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,544 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    554522707706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail127,532 miles (+13,536)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    988190619544
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront diff leaking of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
  8. Pass113,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    463425962636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail113,996 miles (+11,948)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    861565706251
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (inners) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (swivel oil) (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (swivel oil) (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass102,048 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,048 miles
    Test number
    325675939982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Fail101,965 miles (+11,275)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    678847000615
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  12. Pass90,690 miles (+21,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    433617682004
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass68,710 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    151349964059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    255758454803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,758 miles (+9,489)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    779089849595
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass53,269 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    179491444191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,239 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    519383153217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    458694652265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CDD

Does L90 CDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CDD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CDD?
The MOT on L90 CDD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CDD done?
L90 CDD was recorded at 160,019 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
Has L90 CDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CDD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 CDD 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 CDD find?
L90 CDD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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