
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass160,019 miles (+4,355)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 160,019 miles
- Test number
- 921020257190
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass68,710 miles (+5,952)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,710 miles
- Test number
- 151349964059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 62,758 miles
- Test number
- 255758454803
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,269 miles (+5,030)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,269 miles
- Test number
- 179491444191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,239 miles (+8,744)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 48,239 miles
- Test number
- 519383153217
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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