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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 CEPMOT history

L90 CEP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L90 CEP white 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,265 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CEP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CEP was last recorded at 174,265 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,260 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,265 miles
  • 2025 – 172,475 miles
  • 2024 – 171,104 miles
  • 2023 – 169,539 miles
  • 2022 – 167,917 miles
  • 2021 – 166,304 miles
  • 2020 – 164,533 miles
  • 2018 – 163,437 miles
  • 2017 – 161,896 miles
  • 2016 – 159,892 miles
  • 2015 – 158,806 miles
  • 2014 – 158,364 miles
  • 2013 – 158,016 miles
  • 2012 – 157,782 miles
  • 2010 – 157,485 miles
  • 2009 – 157,216 miles
  • 2008 – 156,943 miles
  • 2007 – 151,310 miles
  • 2006 – 137,712 miles
  • 2005 – 121,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,265 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,265 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,265 miles
    Test number
    847216042129
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail174,260 miles (+1,785)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    804262203186
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass172,475 miles (+1,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,475 miles
    Test number
    476282854871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass171,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,104 miles
    Test number
    515570740457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail171,104 miles (+1,565)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,104 miles
    Test number
    349498229451
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass169,539 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,539 miles
    Test number
    873993408854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,917 miles
    Test number
    554433770419
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear of engine ?

  8. Fail167,917 miles (+1,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,917 miles
    Test number
    842431850472
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around rear of engine ?

  9. Pass166,304 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,304 miles
    Test number
    276414828372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass164,533 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,533 miles
    Test number
    849487564049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,437 miles (+1,541)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,437 miles
    Test number
    999562249197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass161,896 miles (+2,004)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    161,896 miles
    Test number
    354718228536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  13. Pass159,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    856786001580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail159,892 miles (+1,086)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    188615641710
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass158,806 miles (+442)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,806 miles
    Test number
    882176877745
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split on ends

  16. Pass158,364 miles10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    158,364 miles
    Test number
    359492564229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear door corroding

  17. Fail158,364 miles (+348)2 dangerous5 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,364 miles
    Test number
    937690164214
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear door corroding

  18. Pass158,016 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    537831823219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass157,782 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    157,782 miles
    Test number
    288548812413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157,781 miles (+296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,781 miles
    Test number
    237737612112
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass157,485 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    157,485 miles
    Test number
    884487420366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass157,216 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    157,216 miles
    Test number
    894957919395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass156,943 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    156,943 miles
    Test number
    370014158232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass151,310 miles (+13,598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    151,310 miles
    Test number
    722009967237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass137,712 miles (+16,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    233579916391
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  26. Pass121,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    121,199 miles
    Test number
    160373615301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CEP

Does L90 CEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CEP is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CEP?
The MOT on L90 CEP is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CEP done?
L90 CEP was recorded at 174,265 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
Has L90 CEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CEP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 CEP 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 CEP find?
L90 CEP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.

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