Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 CVMMOT history
L90 CVM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 122,725 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 2 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CVM was last recorded at 122,725 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2009: 75,728 miles, lower than 151,888 miles on 18 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,718 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,725 miles
- 2023 – 121,761 miles
- 2022 – 121,154 miles
- 2021 – 118,883 miles
- 2020 – 115,915 miles
- 2019 – 111,010 miles
- 2018 – 104,488 miles
- 2017 – 100,388 miles
- 2016 – 96,153 miles
- 2015 – 93,646 miles
- 2014 – 89,428 miles
- 2013 – 85,465 miles
- 2012 – 83,109 miles
- 2010 – 79,257 miles
- 2009 – 75,728 miles
- 2008 – 151,888 miles
- 2007 – 147,452 miles
- 2006 – 144,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,725 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2022–2023
Parking brake just meets requirements
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,725 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 122,725 miles
- Test number
- 869740634605
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail122,718 miles (+957)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,718 miles
- Test number
- 871185233745
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass121,761 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,761 miles
- Test number
- 741866045087
- AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirements
Fail121,739 miles (+585)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,739 miles
- Test number
- 321500254110
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirements
Pass121,154 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 121,154 miles
- Test number
- 663783629589
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside spot lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirements
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail121,152 miles (+2,269)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,152 miles
- Test number
- 717696725752
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside spot lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets requirements
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,883 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,883 miles
- Test number
- 219066585134
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive X 2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Spot lamp inop
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail118,883 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,883 miles
- Test number
- 769849159338
- DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive X 2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Spot lamp inop
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,915 miles (+4,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 115,915 miles
- Test number
- 509706826771
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive X2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpot lamp not working
Pass111,010 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 111,010 miles
- Test number
- 755042595525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
Fail110,989 miles (+6,501)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,989 miles
- Test number
- 998866000620
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,488 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 104,488 miles
- Test number
- 363722626531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,388 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,388 miles
- Test number
- 213796800426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail100,387 miles (+4,234)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,387 miles
- Test number
- 465486682616
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,153 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,153 miles
- Test number
- 427100643944
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail96,152 miles (+2,506)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,152 miles
- Test number
- 953701704545
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,646 miles (+4,218)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,646 miles
- Test number
- 335407865148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,428 miles (+3,963)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 89,428 miles
- Test number
- 719836234119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,465 miles (+2,356)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 85,465 miles
- Test number
- 136966353134
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass83,109 miles (+3,852)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,109 miles
- Test number
- 505883492013
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteLong park brake travel
Pass79,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 79,257 miles
- Test number
- 610618490236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,257 miles (+3,529)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,257 miles
- Test number
- 253526290288
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass75,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,728 miles
- Test number
- 222465799257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,728 miles (-76,160)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,728 miles
- Test number
- 121535099232
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Pass151,888 miles (+4,436)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 151,888 miles
- Test number
- 853090208236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,452 miles (+2,604)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 147,452 miles
- Test number
- 874570877140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,848 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 144,848 miles
- Test number
- 910722576225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,792 miles19 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,792 miles
- Test number
- 903429146279
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear number plate in poor condition
Questions about L90 CVM
- Does L90 CVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CVM is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CVM?
- The MOT on L90 CVM is valid until 12 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 CVM done?
- L90 CVM was recorded at 122,725 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has L90 CVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CVM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 CVM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 CVM find?
- L90 CVM passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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