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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 CWPMOT history

L90 CWP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L90 CWP blue 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,314 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CWP was last recorded at 158,314 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,293 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,314 miles
  • 2024 – 157,393 miles
  • 2023 – 156,575 miles
  • 2022 – 155,178 miles
  • 2021 – 154,190 miles
  • 2020 – 153,008 miles
  • 2019 – 152,344 miles
  • 2018 – 150,998 miles
  • 2017 – 148,655 miles
  • 2016 – 146,963 miles
  • 2015 – 145,872 miles
  • 2014 – 143,960 miles
  • 2013 – 142,006 miles
  • 2012 – 141,158 miles
  • 2011 – 140,389 miles
  • 2010 – 132,612 miles
  • 2009 – 128,214 miles
  • 2008 – 119,600 miles
  • 2007 – 109,482 miles
  • 2006 – 102,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear axles slightly corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOutriggers, body and floor mountings slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,314 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,314 miles
    Test number
    510125149338
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutriggers, body and floor mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded

  2. Fail158,293 miles (+900)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,293 miles
    Test number
    481667581871
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutriggers, body and floor mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded

  3. Pass157,393 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,393 miles
    Test number
    654304251097
    • AdvisoryAll outriggers, body and floor mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear towbar slightly corroded

  4. Fail157,378 miles (+803)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,378 miles
    Test number
    665627804363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll outriggers, body and floor mountings slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear towbar slightly corroded

  5. Pass156,575 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,575 miles
    Test number
    914799088726
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall structure, chassis, rear cross member, outriggers and floors slightly corroded.

  6. Fail156,565 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,565 miles
    Test number
    542866171345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected on axle marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/bulkhead marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall structure, chassis, rear cross member, outriggers and floors slightly corroded.

  7. Pass155,178 miles (+988)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,178 miles
    Test number
    549434373718
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside door steps slightly corrded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall structure, chassis, rear cross member, outriggers and floors slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass154,190 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,190 miles
    Test number
    740302849270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside door steps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall vehicle structure, outriggers and floors slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail154,182 miles (+1,174)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,182 miles
    Test number
    201992159510
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside door steps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall vehicle structure, outriggers and floors slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass153,008 miles (+664)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,008 miles
    Test number
    985217977797
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

  11. Pass152,344 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,344 miles
    Test number
    144037039959
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOverall vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

  12. Fail152,330 miles (+1,332)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,330 miles
    Test number
    475995384510
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass150,998 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,998 miles
    Test number
    419114851301
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail150,967 miles (+2,312)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,967 miles
    Test number
    514059841274
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass148,655 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    148,655 miles
    Test number
    476672577133
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail148,640 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    730776919948
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass146,963 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,963 miles
    Test number
    368912758111
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass145,872 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,872 miles
    Test number
    470948691051
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass143,960 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,960 miles
    Test number
    549280644277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,006 miles (+848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    539275433265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass141,158 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,158 miles
    Test number
    747464942296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass140,389 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,389 miles
    Test number
    638105141250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass132,612 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    694290490067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass128,214 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    128,214 miles
    Test number
    633388999019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,600 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,600 miles
    Test number
    441648908101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,482 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    214176707409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,114 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    654149906121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail102,097 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,097 miles
    Test number
    162748506146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 CWP

Does L90 CWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 CWP is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 CWP?
The MOT on L90 CWP is valid until 28 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 CWP done?
L90 CWP was recorded at 158,314 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has L90 CWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CWP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 CWP 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 CWP find?
L90 CWP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front and rear axles slightly corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside and offside front and rear chassis slightly corroded, and 5 more.

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