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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 DBRMOT history

L90 DBR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L90 DBR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
187,625 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DBR was last recorded at 187,625 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,611 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,625 miles
  • 2025 – 186,611 miles
  • 2024 – 183,713 miles
  • 2023 – 180,963 miles
  • 2022 – 178,695 miles
  • 2021 – 176,872 miles
  • 2020 – 174,782 miles
  • 2019 – 173,538 miles
  • 2018 – 171,312 miles
  • 2017 – 170,752 miles
  • 2012 – 162,228 miles
  • 2011 – 156,475 miles
  • 2010 – 152,380 miles
  • 2009 – 147,649 miles
  • 2008 – 144,217 miles
  • 2007 – 140,498 miles
  • 2006 – 135,922 miles
  • 2005 – 130,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,625 miles
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside components

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 hub seal slightly seeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,625 miles (+1,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    187,625 miles
    Test number
    107876186516
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside components
  2. Pass186,611 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    186,611 miles
    Test number
    548010444527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    183,713 miles
    Test number
    899515436992
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal slightly seeping
  4. Fail183,713 miles (+2,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,713 miles
    Test number
    811820019998
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke level to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal slightly seeping
  5. Pass180,963 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,963 miles
    Test number
    726741526169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,695 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    303781465511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,872 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    176,872 miles
    Test number
    252765736519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,782 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,782 miles
    Test number
    959251245798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,538 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,538 miles
    Test number
    653551565252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,312 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    171,312 miles
    Test number
    699908558315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,752 miles (+8,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,752 miles
    Test number
    734953294785
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on lower doors
    • AdvisoryNew rear cross member fitted slight corrosion on joint
  12. Pass162,228 miles (+5,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    162,228 miles
    Test number
    545825632387
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Fail156,475 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,475 miles
    Test number
    119383441341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass156,475 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    156,475 miles
    Test number
    986103941355
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass152,380 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    152,380 miles
    Test number
    591041940399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,649 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    703602949369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    144,217 miles
    Test number
    700253748398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Fail144,217 miles (+3,719)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,217 miles
    Test number
    874393748331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass140,498 miles (+4,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    410029937432
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass135,922 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    733335836379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,717 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    463395315357
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass130,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    130,717 miles
    Test number
    551575515348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DBR

Does L90 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DBR is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DBR?
The MOT on L90 DBR is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DBR done?
L90 DBR was recorded at 187,625 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has L90 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DBR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 DBR 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 DBR find?
L90 DBR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: minor corrosion to underside components.

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