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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 NBEMOT history

L90 NBE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L90 NBE 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,902 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NBE was last recorded at 155,902 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2009: 101,209 miles, lower than 911,615 miles on 17 Dec 2008.

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
155,809 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
4,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,902 miles
  • 2025 – 155,809 miles
  • 2023 – 155,499 miles
  • 2021 – 155,079 miles
  • 2019 – 154,539 miles
  • 2017 – 152,645 miles
  • 2016 – 147,269 miles
  • 2015 – 140,291 miles
  • 2014 – 133,966 miles
  • 2013 – 124,000 miles
  • 2012 – 116,074 miles
  • 2011 – 113,539 miles
  • 2010 – 108,656 miles
  • 2009 – 101,209 miles
  • 2008 – 911,615 miles
  • 2007 – 78,826 miles
  • 2006 – 68,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,902 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,902 miles
    Test number
    699895922483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail155,902 miles (+93)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,902 miles
    Test number
    160099287152
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass155,809 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,809 miles
    Test number
    716863206164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,499 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,499 miles
    Test number
    978278450374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,079 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,079 miles
    Test number
    334411047782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,539 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,539 miles
    Test number
    649777811596
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass152,645 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    229826125740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,269 miles (+6,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    210055115022
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass140,291 miles (+4)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,291 miles
    Test number
    446611665162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNSF Tyre perished
    • NoteNSR Tyre perished
    • NoteOSF Tyre perished
    • NoteOSR Tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail140,287 miles (+6,321)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,287 miles
    Test number
    486509655101
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNSF Tyre perished
    • NoteNSR Tyre perished
    • NoteOSF Tyre perished
    • NoteOSR Tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass133,966 miles (+9,966)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    218044454176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perished
    • NoteGenral underbody corrosion
  12. Pass124,000 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,000 miles
    Test number
    788877053100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,074 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    258470952116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,539 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,539 miles
    Test number
    886724531372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,656 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    141290740345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,209 miles (-810,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    101,209 miles
    Test number
    354579749319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass911,615 miles (+832,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    911,615 miles
    Test number
    480832258475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,826 miles (+10,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    773910257283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass68,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    513213646234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 NBE

Does L90 NBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 NBE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 NBE?
The MOT on L90 NBE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 NBE done?
L90 NBE was recorded at 155,902 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
Has L90 NBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NBE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 NBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 NBE find?
L90 NBE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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