Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L90 ABVMOT history
L90 ABV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 133,293 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 ABV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 ABV was last recorded at 133,293 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 130,641 miles · 15 Jul 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 2,652 miles
- Average per year
- 1,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 133,293 miles
- 2017 – 130,641 miles
- 2016 – 129,917 miles
- 2015 – 129,172 miles
- 2014 – 127,914 miles
- 2012 – 126,167 miles
- 2011 – 122,402 miles
- 2010 – 118,629 miles
- 2007 – 117,973 miles
- 2006 – 115,725 miles
- 2005 – 112,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,293 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.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,293 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 133,293 miles
- Test number
- 725751823583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 130,641 miles
- Test number
- 412723498817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,641 miles (+724)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,641 miles
- Test number
- 316220437341
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Pass129,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 129,917 miles
- Test number
- 492181579765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,917 miles (+745)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,917 miles
- Test number
- 432613955622
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass129,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 129,172 miles
- Test number
- 979069585198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,172 miles (+1,258)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,172 miles
- Test number
- 149239785150
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass127,914 miles (+1,747)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 127,914 miles
- Test number
- 695328064153
- NoteHandbrake travel just to standard
- NoteO/s self cancel on indicater not working
Pass126,167 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 126,167 miles
- Test number
- 466730422462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,402 miles (+3,773)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 122,402 miles
- Test number
- 339260411427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,629 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 118,629 miles
- Test number
- 610918410288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,973 miles (+62)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 117,973 miles
- Test number
- 774355527362
- NoteChassis rusting all over
- NoteSlight play in steering linkages
- NoteSmall chips in windscreen
- NoteSump rusty and leaking
Fail117,911 miles (+2,186)7 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,911 miles
- Test number
- 924351617332
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteChassis rusting all over
- NoteSlight play in steering linkages
- NoteSmall chips in windscreen
- NoteSump rusty and leaking
Pass115,725 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 115,725 miles
- Test number
- 181036306363
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe starting to rust †nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust †nearside front brake pipe starting to rust †both chassis rails starting to rust †small chips in windscreen
Fail115,725 miles (+3,194)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,725 miles
- Test number
- 522556506372
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe starting to rust †nearside front brake pipe starting to rust †nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust †both rear chassis rails near spring mounts starting to rust †small chips in windscreen †
Pass112,531 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 112,531 miles
- Test number
- 281285205357
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear shock absorber rubber bushes cracking
Questions about L90 ABV
- Does L90 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 ABV expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 ABV?
- The MOT on L90 ABV expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 ABV done?
- L90 ABV was recorded at 133,293 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 1,154 miles a year.
- Has L90 ABV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 ABV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2017.
- Has the mileage on L90 ABV 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 ABV find?
- L90 ABV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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