Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 NBCMOT history
L90 NBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,742 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 NBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 18 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 NBC was last recorded at 132,742 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,572 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 170 miles
- Average per year
- 3,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,742 miles
- 2025 – 132,572 miles
- 2024 – 132,295 miles
- 2023 – 132,067 miles
- 2022 – 131,595 miles
- 2021 – 130,874 miles
- 2020 – 130,005 miles
- 2019 – 129,505 miles
- 2018 – 128,574 miles
- 2017 – 127,091 miles
- 2016 – 125,350 miles
- 2015 – 122,673 miles
- 2014 – 119,509 miles
- 2013 – 116,404 miles
- 2012 – 112,178 miles
- 2011 – 107,601 miles
- 2010 – 101,853 miles
- 2009 – 94,712 miles
- 2008 – 86,301 miles
- 2007 – 78,855 miles
- 2006 – 73,228 miles
- 2005 – 63,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,742 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,742 miles (+170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,742 miles
- Test number
- 860713784136
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass132,572 miles (+277)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 132,572 miles
- Test number
- 287357263052
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,295 miles (+228)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 132,295 miles
- Test number
- 652489993010
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,067 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 132,067 miles
- Test number
- 478918103513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,595 miles (+721)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,595 miles
- Test number
- 547381056623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,874 miles (+869)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,874 miles
- Test number
- 281196616415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,005 miles (+500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 130,005 miles
- Test number
- 646695868893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,505 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,505 miles
- Test number
- 613108488667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,574 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 128,574 miles
- Test number
- 433002675211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass127,091 miles (+1,741)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,091 miles
- Test number
- 494102858991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,350 miles (+2,677)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 125,350 miles
- Test number
- 553607304593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,673 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,673 miles
- Test number
- 780753841265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,509 miles (+3,105)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,509 miles
- Test number
- 627525734346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,404 miles (+4,226)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 116,404 miles
- Test number
- 267803233334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,178 miles (+4,577)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 112,178 miles
- Test number
- 926122852391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,601 miles (+5,748)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 107,601 miles
- Test number
- 567859841313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,853 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 544871290204
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCam cover seal leck
- NoteNeeds a clean under side
Fail101,853 miles (+7,141)3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 954861390254
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCam cover seal leck
- NoteNeeds a clean under side
Pass94,712 miles (+8,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 94,712 miles
- Test number
- 712464999223
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass86,301 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 86,301 miles
- Test number
- 424842798251
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail86,301 miles (+7,446)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,301 miles
- Test number
- 570291598299
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass78,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,855 miles
- Test number
- 501517467208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,855 miles (+5,627)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,855 miles
- Test number
- 334733667400
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Pass73,228 miles (+9,386)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 73,228 miles
- Test number
- 600449486274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 63,842 miles
- Test number
- 271777475298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 NBC
- Does L90 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NBC is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 NBC?
- The MOT on L90 NBC 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 NBC done?
- L90 NBC was recorded at 132,742 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
- Has L90 NBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 NBC has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2010.
- Has the mileage on L90 NBC 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 NBC find?
- L90 NBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section.
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