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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 CTLMOT history

L90 CTL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L90 CTL red 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,769 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CTL was last recorded at 198,769 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,763 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,769 miles
  • 2025 – 187,538 miles
  • 2024 – 184,776 miles
  • 2021 – 160,568 miles
  • 2020 – 150,160 miles
  • 2019 – 147,968 miles
  • 2018 – 144,714 miles
  • 2017 – 141,391 miles
  • 2016 – 137,544 miles
  • 2015 – 133,923 miles
  • 2014 – 129,193 miles
  • 2013 – 125,582 miles
  • 2012 – 122,091 miles
  • 2011 – 117,971 miles
  • 2010 – 109,977 miles
  • 2009 – 104,531 miles
  • 2008 – 95,956 miles
  • 2007 – 86,992 miles
  • 2006 – 78,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,769 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front outriggers corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,769 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    198,769 miles
    Test number
    689779690256
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail198,763 miles (+11,225)9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,763 miles
    Test number
    986628375453
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour on the wing . (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour On the wing . (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,538 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,538 miles
    Test number
    315980934051
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,538 miles (+2,762)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,538 miles
    Test number
    695746048694
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,776 miles (+24,208)15 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,776 miles
    Test number
    361440364188
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play both ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner drivers door panel broken (metal snapped)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriated but no causing excessive movement (both)
    • AdvisoryAll front steering ball joint boots do not prevent ingress of dirt

  6. Pass160,568 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    160,568 miles
    Test number
    984181270620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off windscreen (0.1 (a))

  7. Fail160,568 miles (+10,408)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,568 miles
    Test number
    139766232036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off windscreen (0.1 (a))

  8. Pass150,160 miles (+2,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,160 miles
    Test number
    886640333696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,968 miles (+3,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,968 miles
    Test number
    462308128552
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp disconnected

  10. Pass144,714 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,714 miles
    Test number
    840103263405
    • AdvisoryFront outriggers corroding

  11. Fail144,711 miles (+3,320)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,711 miles
    Test number
    252397410661
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven weaker (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront outriggers corroding

  12. Pass141,391 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,391 miles
    Test number
    322341030080
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass137,544 miles (+3,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,544 miles
    Test number
    932234771857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass133,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,923 miles
    Test number
    146439065444
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail133,923 miles (+4,730)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,923 miles
    Test number
    195819665484
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass129,193 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,193 miles
    Test number
    828097474065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,582 miles
    Test number
    486268473055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail125,580 miles (+3,489)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    199548373414
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass122,091 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,091 miles
    Test number
    125753682430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,971 miles (+7,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,971 miles
    Test number
    917006971033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass109,977 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    184737270063
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFuel tank rear support bracket corroded

  22. Fail109,976 miles (+5,445)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    191606170483
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFuel tank rear support bracket corroded

  23. Pass104,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    183505579423
    • NoteNearside rear outrigger corroded

  24. Fail104,530 miles (+8,574)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    264025779035
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear outrigger corroded

  25. Pass95,956 miles (+8,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    740015188082
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush slightly worn

  26. Pass86,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    822449377073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,992 miles (+8,776)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    184899277481
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass78,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    660162286072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail78,216 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    661072286079
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Questions about L90 CTL

Does L90 CTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CTL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 CTL?
The MOT on L90 CTL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CTL done?
L90 CTL was recorded at 198,769 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has L90 CTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CTL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 CTL 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 CTL find?
L90 CTL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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