
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass146,257 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 146,257 miles
- Test number
- 139890396116
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass142,524 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,524 miles
- Test number
- 615198346539
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass124,776 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 124,776 miles
- Test number
- 969071855082
- NoteOil leak
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
Pass118,514 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 118,514 miles
- Test number
- 449230864071
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass117,261 miles (+2,469)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 117,261 miles
- Test number
- 446274213018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,792 miles (+8,603)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 114,792 miles
- Test number
- 325922891285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,189 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 106,189 miles
- Test number
- 882367410232
- NoteSteering box oil leak
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
Pass99,234 miles (-893,090)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 99,234 miles
- Test number
- 314928309432
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass976,086 miles (+881,113)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 976,086 miles
- Test number
- 811589487298
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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