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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 HCBMOT history

L90 HCB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

L90 HCB blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,282 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 HCB was last recorded at 163,282 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,872 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
5,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,282 miles
  • 2023 – 162,872 miles
  • 2021 – 162,382 miles
  • 2017 – 157,966 miles
  • 2016 – 144,621 miles
  • 2015 – 133,808 miles
  • 2014 – 123,216 miles
  • 2013 – 112,482 miles
  • 2012 – 104,515 miles
  • 2011 – 93,538 miles
  • 2010 – 86,147 miles
  • 2009 – 83,792 miles
  • 2007 – 79,154 miles
  • 2006 – 66,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,282 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,282 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,282 miles
    Test number
    874969703201
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass162,872 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    162,872 miles
    Test number
    541792998147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,864 miles (+482)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,864 miles
    Test number
    847635795103
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high could not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy securing nut missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,382 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,382 miles
    Test number
    920684182857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,192 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,192 miles
    Test number
    546461155700
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of wheel fouling arch but ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail162,192 miles (+4,226)1 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,192 miles
    Test number
    655838975448
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front evidence of wheel fouling arch but ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass157,966 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,966 miles
    Test number
    620854437551
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass153,534 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    124777166313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail153,534 miles (+8,913)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    358448888266
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass144,621 miles (+10,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,621 miles
    Test number
    417951345025
    • AdvisoryThere is a small seepage of fluid at the power steering box

  11. Pass133,808 miles (+10,592)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    133,808 miles
    Test number
    609763415052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    295912724032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,216 miles (+10,734)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    547851424017
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass112,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    307344613061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,482 miles (+7,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    195104613493
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass104,515 miles (+10,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    255174812036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass93,538 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    409888711053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,203 miles (+7,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    278628001000
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,147 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    920882920000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,113 miles (+2,321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    590144010066
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass83,792 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    363192019000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper,advise

  22. Fail83,792 miles (+4,638)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    122898709457
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper,advise

  23. Pass79,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    141032157343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,194 miles (+8,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    812152457377
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass66,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    152236546365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244706745315
    • NoteHeavy soiling through out underside of vehicle
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L90 HCB

Does L90 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 HCB expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 HCB?
The MOT on L90 HCB expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 HCB done?
L90 HCB was recorded at 163,282 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
Has L90 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 HCB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 HCB 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 HCB find?
L90 HCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high.

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