
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L90 CWNMOT history
L90 CWN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 161,152 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 CWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 4 Oct 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 CWN was last recorded at 161,152 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 161,152 miles · 23 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 161,152 miles
- 2021 – 160,774 miles
- 2019 – 159,716 miles
- 2018 – 158,112 miles
- 2017 – 152,776 miles
- 2015 – 145,612 miles
- 2014 – 140,670 miles
- 2013 – 135,775 miles
- 2012 – 132,353 miles
- 2010 – 129,693 miles
- 2009 – 124,885 miles
- 2008 – 121,926 miles
- 2007 – 118,842 miles
- 2006 – 116,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Near side rear body to chassis braket corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front tyre perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 161,152 miles
- Test number
- 785859800082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,152 miles (+378)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,152 miles
- Test number
- 544575497820
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass160,774 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 160,774 miles
- Test number
- 586530828045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,716 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 159,716 miles
- Test number
- 664264704861
- AdvisoryNear side rear body to chassis braket corroded
Fail159,716 miles (+1,604)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,716 miles
- Test number
- 162485690269
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNear side rear body to chassis braket corroded
Pass158,112 miles (+1,163)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 158,112 miles
- Test number
- 242384082531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,949 miles (+4,173)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 156,949 miles
- Test number
- 201535137603
- AdvisoryCentral Front small stone chip out side zone b to bottom of screen just above rubber seal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both top and bottom (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass152,776 miles (+7,164)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 152,776 miles
- Test number
- 421588452263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,612 miles (+51)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 145,612 miles
- Test number
- 922835578494
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft u.j
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail145,561 miles (+4,891)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,561 miles
- Test number
- 241131898054
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring insecure bumper (1.9.2a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes not tested due to disc contamination
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft u.j
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass140,670 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 140,670 miles
- Test number
- 806633154138
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail140,644 miles (+4,869)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,644 miles
- Test number
- 276559344489
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass135,775 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 135,775 miles
- Test number
- 506642143151
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leaks from engine, gearbox and steering box
Fail135,762 miles (+3,409)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,762 miles
- Test number
- 539359223111
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leaks from engine, gearbox and steering box
Pass132,353 miles (+2,660)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 132,353 miles
- Test number
- 166276222075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 491628950165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,693 miles (+4,808)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 420954950198
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak from sump area
- NoteVehicle undersealed
Pass124,885 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 124,885 miles
- Test number
- 633814559145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBack of the rear chassis corroded
Fail124,885 miles (+2,959)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,885 miles
- Test number
- 162324559162
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBack of the rear chassis corroded
Pass121,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 121,926 miles
- Test number
- 191975758116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,926 miles (+3,084)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,926 miles
- Test number
- 753362458135
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,842 miles (+2,004)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 118,842 miles
- Test number
- 153191687058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,838 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 116,838 miles
- Test number
- 732011306179
- NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Questions about L90 CWN
- Does L90 CWN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 CWN expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 CWN?
- The MOT on L90 CWN expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 CWN done?
- L90 CWN was recorded at 161,152 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 2,729 miles a year.
- Has L90 CWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 CWN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 CWN 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 CWN find?
- L90 CWN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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