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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 SBPMOT history

L90 SBP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L90 SBP blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,094 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SBP was last recorded at 113,094 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2009: 53,676 miles, lower than 480,090 miles on 31 Jul 2008.

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
109,062 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
3,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,094 miles
  • 2025 – 109,062 miles
  • 2023 – 103,337 miles
  • 2022 – 96,745 miles
  • 2021 – 94,618 miles
  • 2020 – 93,272 miles
  • 2019 – 91,044 miles
  • 2018 – 88,726 miles
  • 2017 – 86,739 miles
  • 2016 – 83,649 miles
  • 2015 – 77,250 miles
  • 2014 – 73,666 miles
  • 2013 – 70,550 miles
  • 2012 – 66,010 miles
  • 2011 – 61,671 miles
  • 2010 – 58,249 miles
  • 2009 – 53,676 miles
  • 2008 – 480,090 miles
  • 2007 – 42,480 miles
  • 2006 – 37,899 miles
  • 2005 – 30,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,094 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,094 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,094 miles
    Test number
    676869345075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,062 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    322370168163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,337 miles (+13)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,337 miles
    Test number
    893279629263
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail103,324 miles (+6,579)2 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    356045748536
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired beside tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired beside tank (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting center (rear) bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,745 miles (+22)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    377950571309
    • MinorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail96,723 miles (+2,105)3 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    142340839112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,618 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    227694222284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,272 miles (+2,228)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,272 miles
    Test number
    956607506626
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator warning light not warning
    • AdvisoryMain beam warning light not working
  9. Pass91,044 miles (+2,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,044 miles
    Test number
    234775061238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass88,726 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    967782829406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass86,739 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    882774285728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail86,709 miles (+3,060)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    306415430046
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass83,649 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    365068096654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,250 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    886626925095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,666 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    686543214126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,550 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    246215053442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,010 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    967180962170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Pass61,671 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    917285541198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,249 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    952761310277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,676 miles (-426,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    273938709297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass480,090 miles (+437,610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    480,090 miles
    Test number
    662253518291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,480 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,480 miles
    Test number
    744858797188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,899 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    684702816297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    324654405461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SBP

Does L90 SBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SBP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SBP?
The MOT on L90 SBP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SBP done?
L90 SBP was recorded at 113,094 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,996 miles a year.
Has L90 SBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SBP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 SBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SBP find?
L90 SBP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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