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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 CEFMOT history

L90 CEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L90 CEF green 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,628 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CEF was last recorded at 90,628 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,834 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
3,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,628 miles
  • 2024 – 87,834 miles
  • 2023 – 87,571 miles
  • 2022 – 80,693 miles
  • 2021 – 79,868 miles
  • 2020 – 79,615 miles
  • 2019 – 78,926 miles
  • 2018 – 78,150 miles
  • 2013 – 76,783 miles
  • 2012 – 67,469 miles
  • 2011 – 62,186 miles
  • 2010 – 53,980 miles
  • 2009 – 46,841 miles
  • 2008 – 42,311 miles
  • 2007 – 38,383 miles
  • 2006 – 33,219 miles
  • 2005 – 29,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,628 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,628 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    900512198614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,834 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,834 miles
    Test number
    264144490668
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,571 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    869779054160
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,571 miles (+6,878)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    246630419816
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    485311733492
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail80,693 miles (+825)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    308250781336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass79,868 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    738975892936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,843 miles (+228)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    723285431870
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,615 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    756220718279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,926 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,926 miles
    Test number
    886335202179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc guard corroded

  11. Pass78,150 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    991700327367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,783 miles (+9,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    739677703038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass67,469 miles (+5,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    475583252078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs have light rust on surfaces.

  14. Pass62,186 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    656139101132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,980 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    561771910108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,841 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    434930729191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,311 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    550061708145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,383 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    320111917179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,219 miles (+3,523)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,219 miles
    Test number
    534999216152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    29,696 miles
    Test number
    701207305230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CEF

Does L90 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CEF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 CEF?
The MOT on L90 CEF is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CEF done?
L90 CEF was recorded at 90,628 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,003 miles a year.
Has L90 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CEF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 CEF 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 CEF find?
L90 CEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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