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Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 CSWMOT history

L90 CSW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L90 CSW 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,714 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CSW was last recorded at 87,714 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2010: 40,611 miles, lower than 357,080 miles on 2 Nov 2009.

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
87,611 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,714 miles
  • 2025 – 84,824 miles
  • 2024 – 81,774 miles
  • 2023 – 78,900 miles
  • 2021 – 76,439 miles
  • 2020 – 74,202 miles
  • 2019 – 72,156 miles
  • 2018 – 69,149 miles
  • 2017 – 66,070 miles
  • 2016 – 62,503 miles
  • 2015 – 58,754 miles
  • 2014 – 55,589 miles
  • 2013 – 52,754 miles
  • 2012 – 48,618 miles
  • 2011 – 44,048 miles
  • 2010 – 40,611 miles
  • 2009 – 357,080 miles
  • 2008 – 29,503 miles
  • 2007 – 24,161 miles
  • 2006 – 17,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,714 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,714 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    228828523941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,611 miles (+2,787)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    603293376205
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,824 miles (+3,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    307936526340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,774 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,774 miles
    Test number
    198273249520
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,900 miles (+2,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    399579022305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass76,439 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    308773126526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,349 miles (+2,147)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    385361767516
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass74,202 miles (+2,046)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    265035317608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail/ puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside cab step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  9. Pass72,156 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    709154878498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail72,139 miles (+2,990)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    331280527470
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested not safe to be driven (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  11. Pass69,149 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    677526873645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,070 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    813806597751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,503 miles (+3,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    549302288957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass58,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    775911748623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,754 miles (+3,165)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    877440421883
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail55,589 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    137603644349
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass55,589 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    476193944315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,754 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,754 miles
    Test number
    427898933463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail52,154 miles (+3,536)3 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    405406033368
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass48,618 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    965131432332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSteering damper bushs worn.

  21. Fail48,618 miles (+4,570)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    988334322312
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSteering damper bushs worn.

  22. Pass44,048 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    925270401325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear to steering damper bushs.

  23. Fail44,048 miles (+3,437)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    777527891229
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear to steering damper bushs.

  24. Pass40,611 miles (-316,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    910286420318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass357,080 miles (+327,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    357,080 miles
    Test number
    742736409389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,503 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,503 miles
    Test number
    561046118343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,161 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    421683507310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,610 miles
    Test number
    613924086218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CSW

Does L90 CSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CSW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CSW?
The MOT on L90 CSW is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CSW done?
L90 CSW was recorded at 87,714 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has L90 CSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CSW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 CSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 CSW find?
L90 CSW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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