
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L90 CMKMOT history
L90 CMK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 150,620 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CMK was last recorded at 150,620 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 150,534 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 86 miles
- Average per year
- 4,978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 150,620 miles
- 2021 – 150,534 miles
- 2020 – 150,477 miles
- 2019 – 148,385 miles
- 2018 – 144,188 miles
- 2017 – 138,780 miles
- 2016 – 134,404 miles
- 2014 – 126,116 miles
- 2013 – 115,073 miles
- 2012 – 107,925 miles
- 2011 – 102,456 miles
- 2010 – 94,856 miles
- 2009 – 90,323 miles
- 2008 – 79,359 miles
- 2007 – 74,959 miles
- 2006 – 69,474 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,620 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,620 miles
- Test number
- 234578474707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,534 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 150,534 miles
- Test number
- 779404936443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,477 miles (+2,092)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,477 miles
- Test number
- 658419167470
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR BRAKE EFFORTS LOW (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis badly corroded 30cms of front axle tie bar rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre low on pressure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryRear door step badly corroded
Pass148,385 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 148,385 miles
- Test number
- 200864770828
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,379 miles (+4,191)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,379 miles
- Test number
- 479590272755
- MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,188 miles (+9)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 144,188 miles
- Test number
- 721863624452
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded , which are clipped to front cross member. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play.
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective mounting corroded at both ends.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,179 miles (+5,399)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,179 miles
- Test number
- 194560591914
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes corroded , which are clipped to front cross member. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play.
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective mounting corroded at both ends.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,780 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 138,780 miles
- Test number
- 203269044956
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
Fail138,780 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,780 miles
- Test number
- 855128836895
- DangerousFront prop shaft Universal joint excessive play
- FailureEmissions not tested exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
Pass134,404 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,404 miles
- Test number
- 654333205722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion around gear box cross member (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail134,394 miles (+8,278)17 failures1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,394 miles
- Test number
- 384305700969
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to drivers side of screen (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper pipe catching on shocker plate on full lock (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to chassie (2.4.G.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassie (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassie (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to chassie (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion on chassis behind cross member , requires cross member removing to check condition further. (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass126,116 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 126,116 miles
- Test number
- 168343284289
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteOil leak
Fail126,116 miles (+11,043)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,116 miles
- Test number
- 907432884281
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass115,073 miles (+7,148)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 115,073 miles
- Test number
- 469081863285
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteHeadlamps have reduced light output and poor beam image
Pass107,925 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,925 miles
- Test number
- 766258862200
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail107,925 miles (+5,469)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,925 miles
- Test number
- 385372362474
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass102,456 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 102,456 miles
- Test number
- 766609651219
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail102,456 miles (+7,600)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,456 miles
- Test number
- 366829851244
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass94,856 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 94,856 miles
- Test number
- 732796450270
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,323 miles (+10,964)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 90,323 miles
- Test number
- 904201269294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,359 miles (+4,400)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 79,359 miles
- Test number
- 861361838299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,959 miles (+5,485)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 74,959 miles
- Test number
- 890873767298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,474 miles (+373)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 69,474 miles
- Test number
- 901262866299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteSlight play in rear stabalizer bushes
Fail69,101 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,101 miles
- Test number
- 383811156459
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about L90 CMK
- Does L90 CMK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 CMK expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CMK?
- The MOT on L90 CMK expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 CMK done?
- L90 CMK was recorded at 150,620 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
- Has L90 CMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CMK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on L90 CMK 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 CMK find?
- L90 CMK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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