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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 COBMOT history

L90 COB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L90 COB grey 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 10 May 2027
Mileage
74,404 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 COB was last recorded at 74,404 miles on 11 May 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,962 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
3,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,404 miles
  • 2025 – 73,962 miles
  • 2024 – 71,984 miles
  • 2023 – 69,034 miles
  • 2022 – 60,915 miles
  • 2021 – 57,953 miles
  • 2020 – 49,077 miles
  • 2019 – 41,293 miles
  • 2018 – 35,296 miles
  • 2017 – 32,209 miles
  • 2016 – 28,625 miles
  • 2015 – 27,523 miles
  • 2014 – 25,981 miles
  • 2013 – 24,711 miles
  • 2012 – 23,222 miles
  • 2011 – 21,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,404 miles (+442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    417662337425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass73,962 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    483805576060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail73,955 miles (+1,971)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    511277312849
    • MajorSteering 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,984 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    505692072299
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking but not excessive

  5. Fail71,977 miles (+2,943)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,977 miles
    Test number
    275708329706
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal leaking but not excessive

  6. Pass69,034 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    920119781323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,025 miles (+8,110)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    686257962801
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    727540228195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail60,915 miles (+2,962)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    794848490681
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass57,953 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    683459675993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,077 miles (+7,784)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    576425393695
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking

  12. Pass41,293 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    899194020725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,296 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    958533206188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,209 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    932030248399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,625 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    653200840909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,523 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,523 miles
    Test number
    775946785091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,981 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,981 miles
    Test number
    678530404191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,711 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,711 miles
    Test number
    175088373013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,222 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    548832172057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    497223051085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,771 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    499353051083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L90 COB

Does L90 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 COB is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 COB?
The MOT on L90 COB is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 COB done?
L90 COB was recorded at 74,404 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
Has L90 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 COB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 COB 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 COB find?
L90 COB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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