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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 DBBMOT history

L90 DBB is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L90 DBB silver 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
184,080 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DBB was last recorded at 184,080 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,078 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,080 miles
  • 2025 – 181,134 miles
  • 2024 – 179,086 miles
  • 2023 – 176,509 miles
  • 2022 – 173,832 miles
  • 2021 – 169,648 miles
  • 2020 – 166,321 miles
  • 2019 – 160,768 miles
  • 2018 – 152,080 miles
  • 2017 – 144,693 miles
  • 2016 – 135,864 miles
  • 2015 – 125,102 miles
  • 2014 – 117,936 miles
  • 2013 – 113,008 miles
  • 2011 – 90,055 miles
  • 2010 – 76,593 miles
  • 2009 – 64,725 miles
  • 2008 – 48,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Weep of oil from the swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Hub slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,080 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    184,080 miles
    Test number
    682412063802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Weep of oil from the swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,078 miles (+2,944)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,078 miles
    Test number
    299182264537
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut top. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Cable from body to door. (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut top. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Next to spring. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,134 miles (+2,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,134 miles
    Test number
    147280770794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,086 miles (+2,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,086 miles
    Test number
    677656960040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,509 miles (+2,677)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,509 miles
    Test number
    138190957065
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,832 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,832 miles
    Test number
    483968423115
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail173,832 miles (+4,184)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,832 miles
    Test number
    572098695836
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass169,648 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    169,648 miles
    Test number
    308222375073
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak nearside steering joint

  9. Fail169,648 miles (+3,327)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,648 miles
    Test number
    743826427654
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak nearside steering joint

  10. Pass166,321 miles (+5,553)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    726964056137
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass160,768 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,768 miles
    Test number
    694785425635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail160,765 miles (+8,685)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    175892602569
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass152,080 miles (+41)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    662004069117
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box arm ball joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail152,039 miles (+7,346)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,039 miles
    Test number
    271537401466
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler cap not lockable (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box arm ball joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass144,693 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    441909228982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,691 miles (+8,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,691 miles
    Test number
    385548714869
    • FailureCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber split

  17. Pass135,864 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,864 miles
    Test number
    374326956133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder side showing signs of corrosion

  18. Pass125,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    441258877404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail125,102 miles (+7,166)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,102 miles
    Test number
    154331526121
    • FailureFuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass117,936 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,936 miles
    Test number
    775578064247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,931 miles (+4,923)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    925192764205
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass113,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    287133163280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,008 miles (+22,953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    609972563236
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass90,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    349146171459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,055 miles (+13,462)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    739216471217
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  26. Fail76,593 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    334183260453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass76,593 miles (+11,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,593 miles
    Test number
    582043660268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,725 miles (+15,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    882493699257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass48,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,939 miles
    Test number
    251230478204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DBB

Does L90 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DBB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DBB?
The MOT on L90 DBB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DBB done?
L90 DBB was recorded at 184,080 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,486 miles a year.
Has L90 DBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DBB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 DBB 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 DBB find?
L90 DBB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive weep of oil from the swivel.; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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