
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L90 CHSMOT history
L90 CHS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 48,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 48,280 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 22 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CHS was last recorded at 48,280 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jun 2007: 46,799 miles, lower than 81,508 miles on 27 Jun 2006.
- 20 Jun 2008: 14,245 miles, lower than 46,799 miles on 27 Jun 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 48,271 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,280 miles
- 2025 – 48,271 miles
- 2024 – 48,266 miles
- 2023 – 48,256 miles
- 2022 – 48,252 miles
- 2021 – 48,248 miles
- 2020 – 48,239 miles
- 2019 – 48,230 miles
- 2018 – 48,225 miles
- 2017 – 48,209 miles
- 2016 – 48,038 miles
- 2015 – 46,383 miles
- 2014 – 42,775 miles
- 2013 – 40,437 miles
- 2012 – 37,190 miles
- 2011 – 34,234 miles
- 2010 – 30,333 miles
- 2009 – 20,541 miles
- 2008 – 14,245 miles
- 2007 – 46,799 miles
- 2006 – 81,508 miles
- 2005 – 68,636 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll Coil Springs CorrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2012–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Central Stop light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
34 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,280 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 48,280 miles
- Test number
- 246479795636
- AdvisoryAll Coil Springs Corroded
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,280 miles (+9)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,280 miles
- Test number
- 104224334427
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryAll Coil Springs Corroded
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,271 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 48,271 miles
- Test number
- 805306975593
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,266 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 48,266 miles
- Test number
- 207799744047
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,256 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 48,256 miles
- Test number
- 324905988723
- AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,252 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 48,252 miles
- Test number
- 887254937676
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,248 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 48,248 miles
- Test number
- 600990928074
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 48,239 miles
- Test number
- 856452329594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail48,239 miles (+9)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,239 miles
- Test number
- 918218559604
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass48,230 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,230 miles
- Test number
- 839810604867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail48,230 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,230 miles
- Test number
- 912801354834
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,225 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,225 miles
- Test number
- 321650169867
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door catch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail48,221 miles (+12)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,221 miles
- Test number
- 551994485048
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger door catch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,209 miles (+171)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 48,209 miles
- Test number
- 529676417030
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTC light on
Pass48,038 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 48,038 miles
- Test number
- 427817285907
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,038 miles (+1,655)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,038 miles
- Test number
- 355613088445
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,383 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 46,383 miles
- Test number
- 257094285123
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail46,383 miles (+3,608)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,383 miles
- Test number
- 729693385103
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,775 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 42,775 miles
- Test number
- 428016274178
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail42,775 miles (+2,338)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,775 miles
- Test number
- 217124774186
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass40,437 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 167345483115
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Fail40,437 miles (+3,247)2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 846705783101
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall perished
Pass37,190 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 37,190 miles
- Test number
- 317857972102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail37,190 miles (+2,956)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,190 miles
- Test number
- 289854772114
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,234 miles
- Test number
- 488888071149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,234 miles (+3,901)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,234 miles
- Test number
- 537668471135
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake warning light on
Pass30,333 miles (+9,792)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,333 miles
- Test number
- 790383370158
- NoteBoth rear discs corroded
Pass20,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,541 miles
- Test number
- 950206979124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,541 miles (+6,296)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,541 miles
- Test number
- 212643479499
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass14,245 miles (-32,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 14,245 miles
- Test number
- 661272978136
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,799 miles (-34,709)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 46,799 miles
- Test number
- 950698077197
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,508 miles (+12,872)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 81,508 miles
- Test number
- 613398576190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 68,636 miles
- Test number
- 174028555247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,636 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,636 miles
- Test number
- 450326355243
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Questions about L90 CHS
- Does L90 CHS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CHS is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CHS?
- The MOT on L90 CHS is valid until 24 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 CHS done?
- L90 CHS was recorded at 48,280 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has L90 CHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CHS has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 CHS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 CHS find?
- L90 CHS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: all coil springs corroded; front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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