Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc
L90 VLBMOT history
L90 VLB is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 34,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 34,897 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 VLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 VLB was last recorded at 34,897 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2007: 63,833 miles, lower than 90,702 miles on 20 May 2006.
- 9 May 2008: 992 miles, lower than 63,833 miles on 11 May 2007.
- 15 May 2008: 204 miles, lower than 992 miles on 9 May 2008.
- 14 Aug 2013: 11,630 miles, lower than 102,436 miles on 16 Aug 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 34,530 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 34,897 miles
- 2025 – 34,530 miles
- 2024 – 33,947 miles
- 2023 – 33,247 miles
- 2020 – 31,858 miles
- 2019 – 25,540 miles
- 2018 – 20,046 miles
- 2014 – 13,147 miles
- 2013 – 11,630 miles
- 2012 – 102,436 miles
- 2011 – 9,549 miles
- 2009 – 3,857 miles
- 2008 – 749 miles
- 2007 – 63,833 miles
- 2006 – 90,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass34,897 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,897 miles (+367)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 34,897 miles
- Test number
- 360547672329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,530 miles (+583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 34,530 miles
- Test number
- 727114386085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass33,947 miles (+700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 33,947 miles
- Test number
- 943140478406
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass33,247 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 33,247 miles
- Test number
- 297003195062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 857562148392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,858 miles (+1,172)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 31,858 miles
- Test number
- 701446336954
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank protective plate corroded and holed
Pass30,686 miles (+5,146)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 30,686 miles
- Test number
- 446200268619
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
Pass25,540 miles (+5,494)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 25,540 miles
- Test number
- 239588942107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated
Pass20,046 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 20,046 miles
- Test number
- 497141190495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 523187512116
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 488794448031
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 566547213777
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass13,147 miles (+1,517)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 13,147 miles
- Test number
- 317421244475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,630 miles (-90,806)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 11,630 miles
- Test number
- 839226523240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,436 miles (+92,887)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 102,436 miles
- Test number
- 988369422287
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel filler pipe and breather perished.
Pass9,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 9,549 miles
- Test number
- 565155431252
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 114617230216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,857 miles (+3,108)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 3,857 miles
- Test number
- 190628839282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 749 miles
- Test number
- 852625368142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail749 miles (+20)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 749 miles
- Test number
- 510295768135
- FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fail729 miles (+525)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 729 miles
- Test number
- 452212548164
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail204 miles (-788)9 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204 miles
- Test number
- 701076338199
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar link ball joints
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
- NoteSteering box drop arm balljoint rubber boot insecure
Fail992 miles (-62,841)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 992 miles
- Test number
- 963580138188
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass63,833 miles (-26,869)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 63,833 miles
- Test number
- 940601037185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,702 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 90,702 miles
- Test number
- 100590546167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 VLB
- Does L90 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 VLB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 VLB?
- The MOT on L90 VLB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 VLB done?
- L90 VLB was recorded at 34,897 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has L90 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 VLB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2015.
- Has the mileage on L90 VLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 11 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 VLB find?
- L90 VLB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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