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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 SBAMOT history

L90 SBA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

L90 SBA silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,970 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SBA was last recorded at 81,970 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,530 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,970 miles
  • 2023 – 79,370 miles
  • 2022 – 77,793 miles
  • 2021 – 73,220 miles
  • 2020 – 70,560 miles
  • 2018 – 65,492 miles
  • 2017 – 57,823 miles
  • 2016 – 48,154 miles
  • 2015 – 43,582 miles
  • 2014 – 36,874 miles
  • 2013 – 30,225 miles
  • 2012 – 27,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,970 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,970 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    114056684410
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,530 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    383978632586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,370 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    813277084381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,793 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    809311800686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,220 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    107028685032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,560 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    476729708204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    347638969799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,727 miles (+4,235)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    604007215562
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  9. Pass65,492 miles (+7,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    624976575081
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  10. Pass57,823 miles (+9,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    661147008630
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass48,154 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    390191125157
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail48,154 miles (+4,572)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,154 miles
    Test number
    367444669168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass43,582 miles (+6,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    450454948418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal weeping grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal weeping grease

  14. Pass36,874 miles (+6,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    106588134259
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  15. Fail30,225 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    307076443244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slite play
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNsf drag link end has slite play

  16. Pass30,225 miles (+16)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    348816343235
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slite play
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNsf drag link end has slite play

  17. Pass30,209 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    825984033233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,330 miles
    Test number
    458653342226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SBA

Does L90 SBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SBA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 SBA?
The MOT on L90 SBA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SBA done?
L90 SBA was recorded at 81,970 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has L90 SBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SBA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 SBA 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 SBA find?
L90 SBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive diff seal.

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