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Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 DBXMOT history

L90 DBX is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L90 DBX yellow 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 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
157,198 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DBX was last recorded at 157,198 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,352 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,846 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,198 miles
  • 2025 – 155,352 miles
  • 2024 – 153,091 miles
  • 2023 – 152,357 miles
  • 2022 – 146,911 miles
  • 2021 – 144,516 miles
  • 2020 – 142,585 miles
  • 2019 – 135,037 miles
  • 2018 – 128,945 miles
  • 2017 – 121,118 miles
  • 2016 – 112,757 miles
  • 2015 – 105,549 miles
  • 2014 – 95,240 miles
  • 2013 – 88,160 miles
  • 2012 – 77,684 miles
  • 2011 – 76,375 miles
  • 2009 – 69,686 miles
  • 2008 – 65,651 miles
  • 2006 – 59,893 miles
  • 2005 – 56,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,198 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,198 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    157,198 miles
    Test number
    484128127027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass155,352 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,352 miles
    Test number
    137383556357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,091 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,091 miles
    Test number
    792024634984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,357 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,357 miles
    Test number
    236726265441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,911 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,911 miles
    Test number
    886621841558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,516 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,516 miles
    Test number
    176679907877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,585 miles (+7,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,585 miles
    Test number
    752166160569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  8. Pass135,037 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,037 miles
    Test number
    352352947316
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail135,036 miles (+6,091)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,036 miles
    Test number
    175835706701
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,945 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    455702514568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,118 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    355798861321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,033 miles (+8,276)14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,033 miles
    Test number
    890707120857
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front steering arm off steering box lose at fixing thread (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play n/s swivel housing leaking and swivel grease on brakes pads (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Lower Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear cross member joining to chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded os front brake pipe slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass112,757 miles (+7,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,757 miles
    Test number
    660561502102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mount
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,549 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    648501055079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,240 miles (+7,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    626794244075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass88,160 miles (+10,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    986207443010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass77,684 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    695284852041
    • NoteFront and rear metal brake pipes coroded
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteMain beam flash funtion not working

  18. Fail77,679 miles (+1,304)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    319423952039
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear metal brake pipes coroded
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteMain beam flash funtion not working

  19. Fail76,375 miles (+2,616)1 dangerous8 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    267575311322
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteALL UNDERNEATH SLIGHTLY CORRODED CHASSIS SUS PARTS ETC
    • NoteALL UNDERNEATH VERY DIRTY HARD TO CHECK
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber top mounts slightly corroded
    • NoteLooks like oil in water system

  20. Pass73,759 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    377547601093
    • NoteSlight play rear end of rear prop-shaft UJ

  21. Fail73,759 miles (+4,073)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    848006401072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSevere wear in rear end of front prop-shaft UJ
    • NoteSlight play rear end of rear prop-shaft UJ

  22. Pass69,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    272700289249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,686 miles (+4,035)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    654940189239
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside lamp guard insecure.

  24. Pass65,651 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    841089018223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteH/brake travel long
    • NoteReverse light broken

  25. Fail65,651 miles (+5,758)14 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    162418418254
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteH/brake travel long
    • NoteReverse light broken

  26. Pass59,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    564841696289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,893 miles (+3,793)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    302550296479
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass56,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    353751695480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,100 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    833100795242
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Questions about L90 DBX

Does L90 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DBX is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DBX?
The MOT on L90 DBX is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DBX done?
L90 DBX was recorded at 157,198 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has L90 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DBX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L90 DBX 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 DBX find?
L90 DBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box.

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