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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 MUBMOT history

L90 MUB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L90 MUB red 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,779 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MUB was last recorded at 89,779 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2009: 58,799 miles, lower than 115,616 miles on 15 May 2007.
  • 29 Oct 2010: 55,139 miles, lower than 58,799 miles on 27 Nov 2009.
  • 18 Oct 2012: 57,393 miles, lower than 57,791 miles on 16 Oct 2012.

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
89,771 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,779 miles
  • 2025 – 87,655 miles
  • 2024 – 85,885 miles
  • 2023 – 83,195 miles
  • 2022 – 78,241 miles
  • 2021 – 73,277 miles
  • 2020 – 71,063 miles
  • 2019 – 70,371 miles
  • 2018 – 64,935 miles
  • 2017 – 64,311 miles
  • 2016 – 63,466 miles
  • 2015 – 59,770 miles
  • 2014 – 59,624 miles
  • 2013 – 59,275 miles
  • 2012 – 57,393 miles
  • 2011 – 56,605 miles
  • 2010 – 55,139 miles
  • 2009 – 58,799 miles
  • 2007 – 115,616 miles
  • 2006 – 112,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,779 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel housings leaking but not excessive
  • AdvisoryHorn is quieter than usual but still loud enough

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,779 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    230694386962
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel housings leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryHorn is quieter than usual but still loud enough

  2. Fail89,771 miles (+2,116)3 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    989068671738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted mounting pin is missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel housings are leaking but not excessively
    • AdvisoryHorn is slightly quieter than usual but still loud enough

  3. Pass87,655 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    416309664474
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail87,655 miles (+1,770)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    862466041238
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,885 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    902399846165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail85,885 miles (+2,690)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    264573945261
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,195 miles (+4,954)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,195 miles
    Test number
    705735506552
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint dust cover cracked

  8. Pass78,241 miles (+4,964)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    160923430260
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,277 miles (+2,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,277 miles
    Test number
    868457894692
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,063 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,063 miles
    Test number
    668282561093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,371 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    196110877244
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail70,371 miles (+5,436)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,371 miles
    Test number
    617330728533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass64,935 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    557686577925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,790 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    141057496366
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryN/s/f track rod end has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not parking automatically

  15. Fail64,789 miles (+478)2 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    116892882641
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSeat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load belt not securing in stalk (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not parking automatically

  16. Pass64,311 miles (+845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    964154250305
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in under sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub leaking grease slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker bush worn slightly

  17. Pass63,466 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    324009423289
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub leaking some grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber lower bush worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls to left slight when braking

  18. Fail63,464 miles (+3,694)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    610100762872
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub leaking some grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber lower bush worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls to left slight when braking

  19. Pass59,770 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    259313485471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,624 miles (+349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    187946054309
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass59,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    748493303328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,274 miles (+1,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    726753203351
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  23. Pass57,393 miles (-398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    887032692261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs faces slighty corroded

  24. Fail57,791 miles (+1,186)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    508150292273
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs faces slighty corroded

  25. Pass56,605 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    236291701331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,139 miles (-3,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    543712500397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass58,799 miles (-56,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    643341539363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    871115037151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail115,616 miles (+3,093)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    262625837407
    • FailureNearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass112,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    814722646181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail112,523 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    610619536119
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUNDER BODY IN VERY DIRTY CONDITION

Questions about L90 MUB

Does L90 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MUB is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MUB?
The MOT on L90 MUB is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MUB done?
L90 MUB was recorded at 89,779 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
Has L90 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MUB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 MUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 27 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 MUB find?
L90 MUB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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