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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 PCBMOT history

L90 PCB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 223,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L90 PCB 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,088 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 PCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 PCB was last recorded at 223,088 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,415 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,088 miles
  • 2025 – 222,415 miles
  • 2024 – 219,257 miles
  • 2023 – 214,097 miles
  • 2022 – 209,064 miles
  • 2021 – 202,451 miles
  • 2020 – 196,917 miles
  • 2018 – 187,469 miles
  • 2017 – 175,425 miles
  • 2016 – 163,531 miles
  • 2015 – 153,429 miles
  • 2014 – 145,283 miles
  • 2013 – 138,239 miles
  • 2012 – 131,079 miles
  • 2011 – 122,590 miles
  • 2010 – 114,377 miles
  • 2009 – 105,800 miles
  • 2008 – 99,688 miles
  • 2007 – 92,871 miles
  • 2006 – 87,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,088 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,088 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,088 miles
    Test number
    385323461690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,415 miles (+3,158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    222,415 miles
    Test number
    765113632264
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play plus play in kingpin (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front footwell rotten

  3. Pass219,257 miles (+5,160)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    219,257 miles
    Test number
    599024555152
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body component slightly loose under floor strengtheners (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass214,097 miles (+5,033)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,097 miles
    Test number
    604001960468
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass209,064 miles (+6,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,064 miles
    Test number
    570272925629
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass202,451 miles (+5,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,451 miles
    Test number
    700488268634
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass196,917 miles (+9,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,917 miles
    Test number
    673239236357
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass187,469 miles (+12,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    187,469 miles
    Test number
    217209790049
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass175,425 miles (+11,894)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    175,425 miles
    Test number
    657356719234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,531 miles
    Test number
    839154590938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail163,531 miles (+10,102)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,531 miles
    Test number
    935478468772
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass153,429 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,429 miles
    Test number
    586859697568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass151,616 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,616 miles
    Test number
    758384685002
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes greased limiting inspection

  14. Fail151,609 miles (+6,326)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,609 miles
    Test number
    425513185077
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes greased limiting inspection
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal deteriorated

  15. Pass145,283 miles (+7,044)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    138523384405
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased limiting inspection
    • NoteChassis undersealed limiting inspection

  16. Pass138,239 miles (+7,160)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,239 miles
    Test number
    177833293447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMetal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

  17. Pass131,079 miles (+8,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    105393192009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass122,590 miles (+8,213)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,590 miles
    Test number
    897077281052
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMetal brake pipes reased limiting inspection

  19. Fail114,377 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    262188070091
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass114,377 miles (+8,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    592568470059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass105,800 miles (+6,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    105,800 miles
    Test number
    713512289057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. Pass99,688 miles (+6,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    143812398481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass92,871 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    250579377045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    421264496044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 PCB

Does L90 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 PCB is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 PCB?
The MOT on L90 PCB is valid until 26 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 PCB done?
L90 PCB was recorded at 223,088 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has L90 PCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 PCB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 PCB 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 PCB find?
L90 PCB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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