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Land Rover Defender

White and Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 CSAMOT history

L90 CSA is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L90 CSA white 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,786 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CSA was last recorded at 152,786 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,485 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,301 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,786 miles
  • 2024 – 147,485 miles
  • 2023 – 143,360 miles
  • 2022 – 135,052 miles
  • 2021 – 126,472 miles
  • 2020 – 121,790 miles
  • 2019 – 114,787 miles
  • 2018 – 104,359 miles
  • 2017 – 96,830 miles
  • 2016 – 90,392 miles
  • 2015 – 84,944 miles
  • 2014 – 81,152 miles
  • 2013 – 78,279 miles
  • 2011 – 75,955 miles
  • 2010 – 73,346 miles
  • 2009 – 69,511 miles
  • 2008 – 66,734 miles
  • 2007 – 61,623 miles
  • 2006 – 56,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,786 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,786 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,786 miles
    Test number
    436898149132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,485 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,485 miles
    Test number
    124423206095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,360 miles (+8,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    763063882395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight lift in idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present around chassis and rear tow bar mountings
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s front swivel ball on hub

  4. Pass135,052 miles (+8,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    576225749205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,472 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    640062027218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,790 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    767559329061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,787 miles (+10,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,787 miles
    Test number
    772589079745
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing close to limit and have surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass104,359 miles (+7,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    809192555880
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,830 miles (+6,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    130301223982
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass90,392 miles (+5,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    252757472078
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency just met

  11. Pass84,944 miles (+3,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,944 miles
    Test number
    677909351320
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass81,152 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    858706044220
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail81,127 miles (+2,848)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    739888314207
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass78,279 miles (+2,324)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    857740913079
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leaks evident from both swivel joints and front axle pinion seal.

  15. Pass75,955 miles (+2,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    916605551398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion evident on rear chassis cross-brace

  16. Pass73,346 miles (+3,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    813407330382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,511 miles (+2,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    980716339305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail66,734 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    120178858066
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass66,734 miles (+5,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    901168558005
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass61,623 miles (+4,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    753615977053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    113401466473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CSA

Does L90 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CSA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 CSA?
The MOT on L90 CSA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CSA done?
L90 CSA was recorded at 152,786 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has L90 CSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CSA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 CSA 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 CSA find?
L90 CSA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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