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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L90 PBSMOT history

L90 PBS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L90 PBS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,291 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PBS was last recorded at 164,291 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,719 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,572 miles
Average per year
5,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,291 miles
  • 2025 – 160,719 miles
  • 2024 – 157,758 miles
  • 2023 – 154,857 miles
  • 2022 – 151,115 miles
  • 2021 – 147,703 miles
  • 2019 – 142,728 miles
  • 2018 – 139,428 miles
  • 2017 – 137,509 miles
  • 2016 – 129,876 miles
  • 2015 – 124,066 miles
  • 2014 – 114,714 miles
  • 2013 – 104,107 miles
  • 2012 – 101,659 miles
  • 2011 – 96,176 miles
  • 2010 – 88,899 miles
  • 2009 – 81,216 miles
  • 2008 – 76,996 miles
  • 2007 – 70,184 miles
  • 2006 – 62,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing oil seal leaking slightly
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,291 miles (+3,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,291 miles
    Test number
    126367552661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing oil seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,719 miles (+2,961)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,719 miles
    Test number
    102915452601
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s swivel housing oil seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear a frame joint has some play

  3. Pass157,758 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,758 miles
    Test number
    531381173527
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat box lower edge deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail157,758 miles (+2,901)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,758 miles
    Test number
    820551307500
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat box lower edge deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass154,857 miles (+51)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,857 miles
    Test number
    511639499968
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper suspension arms to top of differential .. boot deteriorated no play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak engine gearbox area
    • AdvisorySlight weep on both front swivel hubs

  6. Fail154,806 miles (+3,691)4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,806 miles
    Test number
    124001761123
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to the steering issue, need to use the Tapley Meter (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,115 miles (+3,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,115 miles
    Test number
    591006290020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,703 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,703 miles
    Test number
    464296703100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,728 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    152939892062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,428 miles (+1,919)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    944275463772
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass137,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    615397252576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,509 miles (+7,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    704127575749
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass129,876 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,876 miles
    Test number
    891859414980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,066 miles (+9,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    269413505267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,714 miles (+10,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,714 miles
    Test number
    499142304233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,107 miles (+2,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    327712513258
    • NoteN/s/r lower shocker cup on axle has slight damage
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  17. Pass101,659 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    836590092293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,654 miles (+5,478)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    817766572272
    • FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f out rigger rusty

  19. Pass96,176 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    815152561235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,407 miles (+6,508)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    335627521248
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front hubs have slight play

  21. Pass88,899 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,899 miles
    Test number
    580689250249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail88,896 miles (+7,680)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    812887550231
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass81,216 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    794624649225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,996 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,996 miles
    Test number
    720302658278
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass70,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    501553957237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,184 miles (+7,996)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    144803657271
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    862381566205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about L90 PBS

Does L90 PBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PBS is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PBS?
The MOT on L90 PBS is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 PBS done?
L90 PBS was recorded at 164,291 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
Has L90 PBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PBS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 PBS 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 PBS find?
L90 PBS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front swivel housing oil seal leaking slightly, and 1 more.

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