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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 CONMOT history

L90 CON is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L90 CON black 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,152 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CON was last recorded at 167,152 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,325 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,152 miles
  • 2024 – 165,325 miles
  • 2023 – 161,378 miles
  • 2022 – 157,290 miles
  • 2021 – 151,889 miles
  • 2020 – 145,821 miles
  • 2019 – 139,804 miles
  • 2018 – 127,923 miles
  • 2017 – 124,528 miles
  • 2016 – 118,106 miles
  • 2015 – 111,816 miles
  • 2014 – 108,980 miles
  • 2013 – 104,706 miles
  • 2012 – 100,436 miles
  • 2011 – 92,077 miles
  • 2010 – 85,666 miles
  • 2009 – 85,503 miles
  • 2008 – 79,618 miles
  • 2007 – 75,777 miles
  • 2006 – 72,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,152 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,152 miles
    Test number
    755103624348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,325 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,325 miles
    Test number
    710375326611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,378 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,378 miles
    Test number
    989090511750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,290 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,290 miles
    Test number
    860170763954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,889 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,889 miles
    Test number
    315664646104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,821 miles (+6,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    218427942052
    • AdvisoryCo0rrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & repairs to all chassis rails & rear cross member

  7. Pass139,804 miles (+11,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,804 miles
    Test number
    457371514009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,923 miles (+3,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,923 miles
    Test number
    655018703821
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s/f & o/s/f floors
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & repairs to chassis rails

  9. Pass124,528 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    512856064430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail124,525 miles (+6,419)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    248456920420
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass118,106 miles (+6,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    196411961192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,816 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    955054305176
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass108,980 miles (+234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    769697084071
    • NoteExhaust system modefied

  14. Fail108,746 miles (+4,040)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,746 miles
    Test number
    148626874086
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteExhaust system modefied

  15. Fail104,706 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    425214993016
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front & rear diff input seals leaking

  16. Pass104,706 miles (+4,270)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    817194993052
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front & rear diff input seals leaking

  17. Pass100,436 miles (+8,359)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    837438792047
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front & rear diff input shafts have slight oil leaks
    • NoteUnderside very heavily undersealed making inspection hard on certain components.

  18. Pass92,077 miles (+6,411)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,077 miles
    Test number
    329956571081
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll brake pipes & fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal
    • NoteCondition of wiper blades
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  19. Pass85,666 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    142374670026
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass85,503 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,503 miles
    Test number
    432685079055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,618 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    403142178066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    833936177072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,777 miles (+3,072)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    720063677048
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass72,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    434051126077
    • NoteBoth side front to rear break pipes slightly corroded †Both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Questions about L90 CON

Does L90 CON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CON is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 CON?
The MOT on L90 CON is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CON done?
L90 CON was recorded at 167,152 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has L90 CON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CON has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 CON 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 CON find?
L90 CON passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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