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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 CWLMOT history

L90 CWL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L90 CWL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,120 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CWL was last recorded at 153,120 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,133 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,987 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,120 miles
  • 2024 – 150,133 miles
  • 2022 – 149,660 miles
  • 2021 – 148,649 miles
  • 2020 – 146,264 miles
  • 2019 – 145,867 miles
  • 2018 – 141,186 miles
  • 2017 – 138,117 miles
  • 2016 – 132,437 miles
  • 2015 – 125,214 miles
  • 2014 – 121,951 miles
  • 2013 – 116,353 miles
  • 2012 – 116,352 miles
  • 2011 – 103,454 miles
  • 2009 – 95,742 miles
  • 2008 – 84,286 miles
  • 2007 – 78,580 miles
  • 2006 – 71,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf swivel seal weaping

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,120 miles (+2,987)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    397244122949
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf swivel seal weaping

  2. Pass150,133 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,133 miles
    Test number
    949070731833
    • DangerousOffside Rear exhaust close to fuel tank and rubbing
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail150,125 miles (+9)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    538502904042
    • DangerousNearside Front track rod end lock nut slack
    • DangerousOffside Rear exhaust touching fuel tank and melted
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hitting exhaust during suspension travel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer boix (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff breather insecure

  4. Fail150,116 miles (+456)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,116 miles
    Test number
    544508044677
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle Oil Seal Leaking And Oil On N/S/R Brake Disc
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S Steering Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Slightly Spongey During Operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Scraper Seal Leaking Slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle Swivel Joint Scraper Seal Leaking Slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Area Has Signs Of Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,660 miles (+1,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,660 miles
    Test number
    926364604066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings leaking slightly

  6. Pass148,649 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,649 miles
    Test number
    242249820164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint seal slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint seal slight leak of grease
    • 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))

  7. Fail148,644 miles (+2,380)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,644 miles
    Test number
    513524496001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Axle Seal Leaking Oil Onto Braking Surface And Wheel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle swivel joint seal slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint seal slight leak of grease
    • 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. Pass146,264 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,264 miles
    Test number
    527959645147
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Fail146,252 miles (+385)11 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,252 miles
    Test number
    948521990106
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front Track Rod End (Marked Yellow) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler Arm Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated severely (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler Arm Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (Marked Yellow) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Front Prop-Shaft rear Universal Joint has excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Steering Bar Ball Joint (Marked Yellow) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Steering Bar Ball Joint (Marked Yellow) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel Joint Seal Leaking heavily
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  10. Pass145,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    356909738509
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Fail145,867 miles (+4,681)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    865421115168
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Pass141,186 miles (+3,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,186 miles
    Test number
    530289291625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass138,117 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    962642530502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail138,113 miles (+5,676)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,113 miles
    Test number
    989707598941
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass132,437 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,437 miles
    Test number
    299778023179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,214 miles (+3,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    376592715070
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass121,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    935253614079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,951 miles (+5,598)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    547616804034
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass116,353 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    827993703020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail116,352 miles (+6,148)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    247062962336
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass110,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    258861412076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,204 miles (+6,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    959630912048
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass103,454 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    266266401005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,742 miles (+5,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,742 miles
    Test number
    933377759382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass89,898 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    144872619488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,894 miles (+5,608)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    554657009007
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass84,286 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    351868408021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,580 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,580 miles
    Test number
    533580017077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    781401216035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass71,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    101321216038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CWL

Does L90 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CWL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 CWL?
The MOT on L90 CWL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 CWL done?
L90 CWL was recorded at 153,120 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has L90 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CWL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 CWL 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 CWL find?
L90 CWL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front nsf swivel seal weaping.

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