
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 EBRMOT history
L90 EBR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 114,339 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 EBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 17 Jan 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 EBR was last recorded at 114,339 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,170 miles · 10 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 169 miles
- Average per year
- 1,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,339 miles
- 2024 – 114,170 miles
- 2023 – 113,808 miles
- 2021 – 113,783 miles
- 2019 – 113,481 miles
- 2018 – 113,303 miles
- 2017 – 112,903 miles
- 2016 – 112,419 miles
- 2015 – 111,044 miles
- 2014 – 107,528 miles
- 2013 – 104,138 miles
- 2012 – 99,564 miles
- 2011 – 95,561 miles
- 2010 – 91,015 miles
- 2009 – 86,772 miles
- 2008 – 84,081 miles
- 2006 – 77,963 miles
- 2005 – 74,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,339 miles (+169)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 114,339 miles
- Test number
- 546730172209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,170 miles (+362)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 114,170 miles
- Test number
- 470195631431
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes on callipers and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroding, and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear u/j has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings and off side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,808 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 113,808 miles
- Test number
- 862493842215
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer have slight blow and exhaust system corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer pipes on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy recommend replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear universal joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,808 miles (+25)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,808 miles
- Test number
- 826126001963
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear silencer have slight blow and exhaust system corroding (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer pipes on callipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play just passed mot (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear universal joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,783 miles (+302)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 113,783 miles
- Test number
- 589134138938
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust silencer corroded heavily
Pass113,481 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,481 miles
- Test number
- 364885791672
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion appearing to bulkhead
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,481 miles (+178)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,481 miles
- Test number
- 263492997773
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Corrosion appearing to bulkhead
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,303 miles (+400)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 113,303 miles
- Test number
- 643642628540
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront corrosion appearing to bulkhead
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,903 miles (+484)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 112,903 miles
- Test number
- 335544336815
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on to brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres perished
Pass112,419 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 112,419 miles
- Test number
- 806371297256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,419 miles (+1,375)18 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,419 miles
- Test number
- 263338705548
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling on coil spring (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear a-frame mounting bolt lock nut cut through
- AdvisoryExhaust back box missing
- AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipe insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass111,044 miles (+3,516)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,044 miles
- Test number
- 139371585141
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass107,528 miles (+3)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 107,528 miles
- Test number
- 858463084116
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUpper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail107,525 miles (+3,387)10 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,525 miles
- Test number
- 437771684102
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUpper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass104,138 miles (+4,574)13 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 104,138 miles
- Test number
- 929263383137
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteN/s front wiper arm slightly worn
- NoteSlight body damage
Pass99,564 miles (+4,003)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 99,564 miles
- Test number
- 369041082133
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass95,561 miles (+4,546)14 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 95,561 miles
- Test number
- 578260381196
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper linkage worn clears screen just ok at time of test
Pass91,015 miles (+4,243)15 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 91,015 miles
- Test number
- 414830280189
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNo clutch pedale rubber anti slip fitted
- NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass86,772 miles (+2,691)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 86,772 miles
- Test number
- 292383389432
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,081 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 84,081 miles
- Test number
- 631362668137
- DangerousN/s and o/s rear tyres perished and splitting but cords not exposed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass77,963 miles (+3,274)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 77,963 miles
- Test number
- 363085776230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls
Pass74,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 74,689 miles
- Test number
- 323083275421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 EBR
- Does L90 EBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 EBR expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 EBR?
- The MOT on L90 EBR expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 EBR done?
- L90 EBR was recorded at 114,339 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,990 miles a year.
- Has L90 EBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 EBR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 EBR 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 EBR find?
- L90 EBR passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion both front caliper brake pipes; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.
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