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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 JBTMOT history

L90 JBT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

L90 JBT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,415 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JBT was last recorded at 144,415 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,498 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
917 miles
Average per year
6,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,415 miles
  • 2024 – 143,498 miles
  • 2023 – 142,310 miles
  • 2022 – 141,052 miles
  • 2021 – 139,859 miles
  • 2020 – 138,517 miles
  • 2019 – 136,346 miles
  • 2018 – 133,563 miles
  • 2016 – 128,433 miles
  • 2015 – 110,564 miles
  • 2014 – 95,137 miles
  • 2013 – 84,718 miles
  • 2012 – 78,705 miles
  • 2011 – 59,642 miles
  • 2010 – 39,929 miles
  • 2009 – 29,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,415 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both swivel pin housings have slight oil leak.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Gearbox and/or engine slight oil leak.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,415 miles (+917)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    874166560025
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,498 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    476542724913
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel pin housings have slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryGearbox and/or engine slight oil leak.

  3. Pass142,310 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    347989484103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,052 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    251431293307
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel pin housings have slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryGearbox and/or engine slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,048 miles (+1,189)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    556833169442
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth swivel pin housings have slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryGearbox and/or engine slight oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,859 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,859 miles
    Test number
    835721279787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,517 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,517 miles
    Test number
    943690231924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,346 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    978341601663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,563 miles (+5,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,563 miles
    Test number
    634123168354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded surface

  10. Pass128,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    171289110071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,433 miles (+17,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    241595180889
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass110,564 miles (+15,427)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    426941475084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,137 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    119126774031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,124 miles (+10,406)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    248231274078
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass84,718 miles (+6,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    179522323039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail78,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    257567012098
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass78,705 miles (+19,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    699297712039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    195924601474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,642 miles (+19,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    796944301045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Fail39,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    381002020059
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass39,929 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    733242520042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,666 miles
    Test number
    970230079065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 JBT

Does L90 JBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JBT is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 JBT?
The MOT on L90 JBT is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 JBT done?
L90 JBT was recorded at 144,415 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,828 miles a year.
Has L90 JBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JBT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 JBT 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 JBT find?
L90 JBT passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces; offside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and 2 more.

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