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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,497 cc

L70 ESMMOT history

L70 ESM is a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

L70 ESM blue Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
182,050 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ESM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ESM was last recorded at 182,050 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,015 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,050 miles
  • 2021 – 182,015 miles
  • 2019 – 180,406 miles
  • 2018 – 179,928 miles
  • 2017 – 177,744 miles
  • 2016 – 173,784 miles
  • 2014 – 169,656 miles
  • 2013 – 165,909 miles
  • 2012 – 157,651 miles
  • 2011 – 153,798 miles
  • 2009 – 148,961 miles
  • 2008 – 145,660 miles
  • 2007 – 141,152 miles
  • 2006 – 133,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,050 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,050 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,050 miles
    Test number
    584434500401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,015 miles (+1,609)1 dangerous14 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,015 miles
    Test number
    755488499214
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Floor insecure boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass180,406 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,406 miles
    Test number
    388796112218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,928 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    248916498582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,744 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    177,744 miles
    Test number
    208250764679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroding

  6. Pass173,784 miles (+4,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    173,784 miles
    Test number
    699654352742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside sill corroding

  7. Pass169,656 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    169,656 miles
    Test number
    589374364340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,909 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    165,909 miles
    Test number
    609517653310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInner front arches corroded

  9. Fail165,907 miles (+8,256)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,907 miles
    Test number
    315201653350
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInner front arches corroded

  10. Pass157,651 miles (+3,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    157,651 miles
    Test number
    749092012185
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass153,798 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    153,798 miles
    Test number
    587264811099
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear discs are slightly corrcded/

  12. Fail153,792 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,792 miles
    Test number
    688222711070
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  13. Fail153,790 miles (+4,829)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,790 miles
    Test number
    915184601012
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear discs are slightly corroded / seized moving parts

  14. Pass148,961 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    148,961 miles
    Test number
    671452789289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,660 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    145,660 miles
    Test number
    442637428484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,152 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    141,152 miles
    Test number
    291441917187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,070 miles (+7,803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    813956207133
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  18. Pass133,267 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    133,267 miles
    Test number
    682289916191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail133,005 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,005 miles
    Test number
    673925406156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about L70 ESM

Does L70 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 ESM expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 ESM?
The MOT on L70 ESM expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 ESM done?
L70 ESM was recorded at 182,050 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 2,920 miles a year.
Has L70 ESM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ESM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 ESM 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 L70 ESM find?
L70 ESM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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