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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 KBSMOT history

L90 KBS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 51,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L90 KBS white 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,492 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 KBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 KBS was last recorded at 51,492 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2007: 28,639 miles, lower than 275,846 miles on 12 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,125 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,492 miles
  • 2025 – 50,125 miles
  • 2024 – 49,272 miles
  • 2023 – 47,063 miles
  • 2022 – 46,772 miles
  • 2021 – 46,081 miles
  • 2020 – 44,686 miles
  • 2019 – 42,035 miles
  • 2018 – 41,293 miles
  • 2017 – 41,272 miles
  • 2010 – 38,215 miles
  • 2008 – 31,974 miles
  • 2007 – 28,639 miles
  • 2006 – 275,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Suspension has been modified

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,492 miles (+1,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    855482216311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass50,125 miles (+853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    277208038416
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under drivers footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main along axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,272 miles (+2,209)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    773085408853
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,063 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    293875810999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail47,057 miles (+285)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    726245090977
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake fexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded from fexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass46,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    937442072846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail46,772 miles (+691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    375819580749
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,081 miles (+1,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    680844787688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  9. Pass44,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    445742491299
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

  10. Fail44,686 miles (+2,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    517819176836
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

  11. Pass42,035 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    495478604159
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has been modified

  12. Pass41,293 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    175308326915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,272 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    493534703840
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension has been modified

  14. Fail41,267 miles (+3,052)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    927311128734
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension has been modified

  15. Pass38,215 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    261488910067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,974 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,974 miles
    Test number
    182634248358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,639 miles (-247,207)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,639 miles
    Test number
    623862217315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass275,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    275,846 miles
    Test number
    384425886460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 KBS

Does L90 KBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 KBS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 KBS?
The MOT on L90 KBS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 KBS done?
L90 KBS was recorded at 51,492 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Has L90 KBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 KBS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 KBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 KBS find?
L90 KBS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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