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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 OBOMOT history

L90 OBO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L90 OBO green 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 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,502 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 OBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 OBO was last recorded at 141,502 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,683 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,819 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,502 miles
  • 2025 – 136,683 miles
  • 2024 – 132,974 miles
  • 2023 – 130,806 miles
  • 2022 – 129,871 miles
  • 2021 – 126,767 miles
  • 2019 – 120,333 miles
  • 2018 – 117,714 miles
  • 2016 – 109,513 miles
  • 2015 – 97,063 miles
  • 2014 – 81,172 miles
  • 2013 – 64,063 miles
  • 2012 – 48,065 miles
  • 2011 – 33,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,502 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,502 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,502 miles
    Test number
    613887308383
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass136,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    243756787553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail136,683 miles (+3,709)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    927398878014
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear at Centre of chassis (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,974 miles (+2,168)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,974 miles
    Test number
    514176671211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe along axle is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe along axle is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,806 miles (+935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,806 miles
    Test number
    466082083779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass129,871 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,871 miles
    Test number
    667096823818
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail129,870 miles (+3,103)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,870 miles
    Test number
    653382225938
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,767 miles (+6,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,767 miles
    Test number
    230583854169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass120,333 miles (+2,619)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    459940868760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering dampener

  10. Pass117,714 miles (+8,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,714 miles
    Test number
    779242909304
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check brake pipes due to underseal

  11. Pass109,513 miles (+12,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    728942525372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,063 miles
    Test number
    264934567446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight seepage on steering box

  13. Fail97,060 miles (+15,888)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    719540467801
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight seepage on steering box

  14. Fail81,172 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    246589914424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in handbrake drum shaft

  15. Pass81,172 miles (+17,109)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    309359514146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in handbrake drum shaft

  16. Pass64,063 miles (+15,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    199003293437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass48,065 miles (+14,110)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    826677362038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,955 miles
    Test number
    956606371089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 OBO

Does L90 OBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 OBO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 OBO?
The MOT on L90 OBO is valid until 12 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 OBO done?
L90 OBO was recorded at 141,502 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has L90 OBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 OBO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 OBO 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 OBO find?
L90 OBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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