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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 MBMMOT history

L90 MBM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L90 MBM blue 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,559 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MBM was last recorded at 144,559 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 16,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,654 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,905 miles
Average per year
5,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,559 miles
  • 2024 – 127,654 miles
  • 2022 – 121,310 miles
  • 2021 – 107,994 miles
  • 2020 – 94,001 miles
  • 2019 – 93,522 miles
  • 2018 – 92,950 miles
  • 2017 – 91,780 miles
  • 2016 – 86,199 miles
  • 2015 – 84,301 miles
  • 2014 – 82,972 miles
  • 2013 – 81,619 miles
  • 2012 – 79,186 miles
  • 2011 – 74,012 miles
  • 2010 – 67,159 miles
  • 2009 – 61,237 miles
  • 2008 – 53,736 miles
  • 2007 – 47,339 miles
  • 2006 – 36,849 miles
  • 2005 – 29,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust flange corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,559 miles (+16,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,559 miles
    Test number
    374849730089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,654 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    636362767514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,310 miles (+13,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    723363587479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,994 miles (+13,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    632399633260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,001 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    980210728218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,522 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    873110389260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    898760381859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front from flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,950 miles (+1,170)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    518335495306
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front from flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,780 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    577789066692
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass86,199 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    883723389902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front grease weeping axle gasket

  11. Pass84,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    964658087827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail84,301 miles (+1,329)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,301 miles
    Test number
    933720096418
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass82,972 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    728012944324
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass81,619 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    628267943388
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteGrease weeping past axle hub gasket
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has ageing cracks in tread

  15. Fail81,619 miles (+2,433)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    539757843335
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteGrease weeping past axle hub gasket
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has ageing cracks in tread

  16. Pass79,186 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,186 miles
    Test number
    939484652378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail79,183 miles (+963)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    205555742340
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass78,220 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    365642962427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  19. Fail78,214 miles (+4,202)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    657511862232
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  20. Pass74,012 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,012 miles
    Test number
    166342411396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

  21. Fail74,005 miles (+6,846)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,005 miles
    Test number
    148731411309
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass67,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    521204970253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,153 miles (+5,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    310774670425
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass61,237 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    270329179228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside wipers slightly deteriorating
    • NoteReverse light lense cover damaged

  25. Fail61,232 miles (+7,496)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    263319779256
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside wipers slightly deteriorating
    • NoteReverse light lense cover damaged

  26. Pass53,736 miles (+6,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    524010478283
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass47,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    392309667463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,331 miles (+10,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    990959567256
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass36,849 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    950784446205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    903418175273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail29,085 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    503278275221
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about L90 MBM

Does L90 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MBM is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 MBM?
The MOT on L90 MBM is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MBM done?
L90 MBM was recorded at 144,559 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,742 miles a year.
Has L90 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MBM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 MBM 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 MBM find?
L90 MBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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