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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 CODMOT history

L90 COD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L90 COD 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,201 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 COD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 COD was last recorded at 132,201 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2019: 100,673 miles, lower than 956,903 miles on 29 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,281 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,920 miles
Average per year
5,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,201 miles
  • 2025 – 128,281 miles
  • 2024 – 123,957 miles
  • 2023 – 119,235 miles
  • 2022 – 115,492 miles
  • 2021 – 110,415 miles
  • 2020 – 105,745 miles
  • 2019 – 100,673 miles
  • 2018 – 956,903 miles
  • 2017 – 91,442 miles
  • 2016 – 85,521 miles
  • 2015 – 81,537 miles
  • 2014 – 76,699 miles
  • 2013 – 71,088 miles
  • 2012 – 65,185 miles
  • 2011 – 59,190 miles
  • 2010 – 52,402 miles
  • 2009 – 44,957 miles
  • 2008 – 37,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,201 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4x tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak/engine transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Universal joint on steering shaft has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in steering arm joint off steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,201 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,201 miles
    Test number
    216747321252
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4x tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,281 miles (+4,324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    134467053924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  3. Pass123,957 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    580190192061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,235 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    104642700233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,492 miles (+5,077)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    658952879681
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    970634409518
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper bush slight wear

  7. Fail110,415 miles (+4,670)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    881092033323
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel housings leaking
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper bush slight wear

  8. Pass105,745 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    870139587853
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak/engine transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Universal joint on steering shaft has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,736 miles (+5,063)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    802584498105
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box lower arm ball joint has excess play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box lower arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak/engine transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Universal joint on steering shaft has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,673 miles (-856,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    164147892473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass956,903 miles (+865,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    956,903 miles
    Test number
    395319428905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    359014815259
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm joint off steering box

  13. Fail91,442 miles (+5,921)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    446728261048
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm joint off steering box

  14. Pass85,521 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    159876456447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,537 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    345088195148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,699 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    456740904298
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass76,699 miles (+5,611)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    657470504222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass71,088 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,088 miles
    Test number
    269597093107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,185 miles (+5,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    817780502268
    • NoteO/s/front door catch spacers coming out

  20. Pass59,190 miles (+6,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,190 miles
    Test number
    589273871198
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass52,402 miles (+7,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    291102880137
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass44,957 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    263337489456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    560362298113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 COD

Does L90 COD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 COD is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 COD?
The MOT on L90 COD is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 COD done?
L90 COD was recorded at 132,201 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,247 miles a year.
Has L90 COD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 COD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 COD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 COD find?
L90 COD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perishing cracking.

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