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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L90 BUYMOT history

L90 BUY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

L90 BUY green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2024
Mileage
160,534 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BUY was last recorded at 160,534 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,531 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,534 miles
  • 2022 – 160,511 miles
  • 2021 – 158,850 miles
  • 2020 – 154,923 miles
  • 2019 – 144,264 miles
  • 2018 – 131,809 miles
  • 2017 – 121,184 miles
  • 2016 – 107,109 miles
  • 2015 – 95,505 miles
  • 2014 – 80,099 miles
  • 2013 – 67,651 miles
  • 2012 – 54,658 miles
  • 2011 – 40,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,534 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle stabilizer cross bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,534 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,534 miles
    Test number
    915236268813
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle stabilizer cross bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,531 miles (+20)1 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,531 miles
    Test number
    911797045603
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle stabilizer cross bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,511 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,511 miles
    Test number
    658105174618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,850 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,850 miles
    Test number
    192885434378
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,923 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,923 miles
    Test number
    829128321431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,264 miles
    Test number
    440355509054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rod from n/s to o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,264 miles (+12,455)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,264 miles
    Test number
    835532066253
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rod from n/s to o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,809 miles (+10,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,809 miles
    Test number
    103264629133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass121,184 miles (+14,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,184 miles
    Test number
    487242037007
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  10. Pass107,109 miles (+11,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,109 miles
    Test number
    245029040028
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  11. Pass95,505 miles (+15,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    595491695094
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass80,099 miles (+12,448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    976730674018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass67,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    486247883004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,651 miles (+12,993)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,651 miles
    Test number
    828310783042
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,658 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    586635392056
    • NoteAdvise fuel cap is damaged but operational
    • NoteVehicle damaged not in swept area

  16. Fail54,658 miles (+14,404)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    437212982099
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise fuel cap is damaged but operational
    • NoteVehicle damaged not in swept area

  17. Pass40,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,254 miles
    Test number
    158497771427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L90 BUY

Does L90 BUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BUY expired on 18 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BUY?
The MOT on L90 BUY expired on 18 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BUY done?
L90 BUY was recorded at 160,534 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 9,617 miles a year.
Has L90 BUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BUY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 BUY 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 BUY find?
L90 BUY passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; exhaust manifold heat shield insecure; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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