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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S90 COBMOT history

S90 COB is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

S90 COB orange 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,958 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 COB was last recorded at 102,958 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,924 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,958 miles
  • 2024 – 102,924 miles
  • 2022 – 102,846 miles
  • 2021 – 101,612 miles
  • 2020 – 100,568 miles
  • 2019 – 95,766 miles
  • 2018 – 92,455 miles
  • 2017 – 89,734 miles
  • 2016 – 82,056 miles
  • 2015 – 70,804 miles
  • 2014 – 61,506 miles
  • 2013 – 51,839 miles
  • 2012 – 39,351 miles
  • 2011 – 27,812 miles
  • 2010 – 15,876 miles
  • 2009 – 10,656 miles
  • 2008 – 9,120 miles
  • 2006 – 6,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 swivel seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,958 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    984959054360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass102,924 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,924 miles
    Test number
    652130049741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass102,846 miles (+1,234)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,846 miles
    Test number
    136969575010
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside drag links ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair took alot of pressure to reach maximum effort (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Pass101,612 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    705294679351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail101,595 miles (+1,027)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    752978166812
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass100,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    518488802804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,568 miles (+4,802)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    860029809422
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass95,766 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    357449097673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,455 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    545806012058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel seal leaking
  10. Pass89,734 miles (+7,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,734 miles
    Test number
    164094322469
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight leak front hub oil seal
  11. Pass82,056 miles (+11,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    275893364074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,804 miles (+9,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    255847455094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,506 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    767115354083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,839 miles (+12,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    269526243052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,351 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,351 miles
    Test number
    167508642001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,812 miles (+11,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,812 miles
    Test number
    708278801188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,876 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    180810740108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,656 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,656 miles
    Test number
    202861579417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,120 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,120 miles
    Test number
    114539988086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,227 miles
    Test number
    554980256297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 COB

Does S90 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 COB is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S90 COB?
The MOT on S90 COB is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 COB done?
S90 COB was recorded at 102,958 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,037 miles a year.
Has S90 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 COB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S90 COB 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 S90 COB find?
S90 COB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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