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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 OTBMOT history

L90 OTB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

L90 OTB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
168,167 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 OTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 OTB was last recorded at 168,167 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2008: 98,621 miles, lower than 976,086 miles on 16 Oct 2007.
  • 27 Jul 2009: 99,234 miles, lower than 992,324 miles on 15 Jul 2009.

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
168,147 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,167 miles
  • 2023 – 162,392 miles
  • 2022 – 156,164 miles
  • 2021 – 152,098 miles
  • 2020 – 146,257 miles
  • 2019 – 142,524 miles
  • 2018 – 142,217 miles
  • 2017 – 139,323 miles
  • 2016 – 133,735 miles
  • 2015 – 124,776 miles
  • 2014 – 118,514 miles
  • 2013 – 117,261 miles
  • 2011 – 114,792 miles
  • 2010 – 106,189 miles
  • 2009 – 99,234 miles
  • 2008 – 98,621 miles
  • 2007 – 976,086 miles
  • 2006 – 94,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm second bush marked yellow badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded + floor pan to bulk headRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,167 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,167 miles
    Test number
    284563291923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm second bush marked yellow badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded + floor pan to bulk head
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail168,147 miles (+50)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,147 miles
    Test number
    976359384817
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to central section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm second bush marked yellow badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded + floor pan to bulk head
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail168,097 miles (+5,705)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,097 miles
    Test number
    319306020466
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryFloors corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  4. Pass162,392 miles (+6,228)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,392 miles
    Test number
    975637270938
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass156,164 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,164 miles
    Test number
    407947845253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor output
  6. Pass152,098 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,098 miles
    Test number
    672301735127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail152,086 miles (+5,829)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,086 miles
    Test number
    316897714709
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass146,257 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,257 miles
    Test number
    139890396116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,251 miles (+3,727)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,251 miles
    Test number
    681316646768
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass142,524 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,524 miles
    Test number
    615198346539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,217 miles (+117)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,217 miles
    Test number
    748852559102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main towards front near to joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail142,100 miles (+2,777)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    302719985068
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main towards front near to joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside axle swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass139,323 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    139,323 miles
    Test number
    730411830300
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint has signs of losing grease from seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both - upper mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail139,310 miles (+5,575)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,310 miles
    Test number
    237492949157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both - Lower mountings (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint has signs of losing grease from seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both - upper mounting (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass133,735 miles (+8,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    693596281087
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass124,776 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    969071855082
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail124,774 miles (+6,260)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,774 miles
    Test number
    749309945042
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass118,514 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    449230864071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,510 miles (+1,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    669588424088
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass117,261 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    446274213018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,792 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,792 miles
    Test number
    325922891285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,189 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    882367410232
    • NoteSteering box oil leak
  23. Fail106,188 miles (+6,954)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    153796010291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering box oil leak
  24. Pass99,234 miles (-893,090)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,234 miles
    Test number
    314928309432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail992,324 miles (+893,703)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    992,324 miles
    Test number
    454336599114
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass98,621 miles (-877,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,621 miles
    Test number
    910572618379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass976,086 miles (+881,113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    976,086 miles
    Test number
    811589487298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    902171666233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 OTB

Does L90 OTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 OTB expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 OTB?
The MOT on L90 OTB expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 OTB done?
L90 OTB was recorded at 168,167 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
Has L90 OTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 OTB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 OTB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 OTB find?
L90 OTB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front seat belt slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm second bush marked yellow badly deteriorated; nearside front bulk head inside cab near windscreen mount excessively corroded, and 6 more.

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