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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 CAJMOT history

L90 CAJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 240,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

L90 CAJ 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 Dec 2025
Mileage
240,172 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 CAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 CAJ was last recorded at 240,172 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,339 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
3,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 240,172 miles
  • 2023 – 238,339 miles
  • 2022 – 229,282 miles
  • 2021 – 227,390 miles
  • 2019 – 227,266 miles
  • 2018 – 227,067 miles
  • 2017 – 226,356 miles
  • 2016 – 223,371 miles
  • 2015 – 223,184 miles
  • 2014 – 219,547 miles
  • 2013 – 217,016 miles
  • 2012 – 214,674 miles
  • 2011 – 213,817 miles
  • 2010 – 212,752 miles
  • 2009 – 212,595 miles
  • 2008 – 202,581 miles
  • 2007 – 189,496 miles
  • 2006 – 172,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,172 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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass240,172 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    240,172 miles
    Test number
    557806497830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,339 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    238,339 miles
    Test number
    236032036009
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  3. Fail238,146 miles (+8,864)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,146 miles
    Test number
    757615927768
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  4. Pass229,282 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    229,282 miles
    Test number
    506779978022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,390 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    227,390 miles
    Test number
    345636037429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass227,266 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    227,266 miles
    Test number
    950102252235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass227,067 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    227,067 miles
    Test number
    671078179253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass226,356 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    226,356 miles
    Test number
    900776689794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass223,371 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    223,371 miles
    Test number
    749017484563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  10. Pass223,184 miles (+3,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    223,184 miles
    Test number
    315677595022
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  11. Pass219,547 miles (+2,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    219,547 miles
    Test number
    987048974099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass217,016 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    217,016 miles
    Test number
    349343033152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass214,674 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    214,674 miles
    Test number
    955445532130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass213,817 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    213,817 miles
    Test number
    287060011191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass212,752 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    212,752 miles
    Test number
    153954320156
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass212,595 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    212,595 miles
    Test number
    983607619139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass202,581 miles (+13,085)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    202,581 miles
    Test number
    801427738172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass189,496 miles (+16,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    189,496 miles
    Test number
    624765937171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass172,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    172,980 miles
    Test number
    590235736198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 CAJ

Does L90 CAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 CAJ expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 CAJ?
The MOT on L90 CAJ expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 CAJ done?
L90 CAJ was recorded at 240,172 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 3,613 miles a year.
Has L90 CAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 CAJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 CAJ 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 CAJ find?
L90 CAJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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