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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 COUMOT history

L90 COU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

L90 COU blue 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 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
66,671 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 COU was last recorded at 66,671 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 60,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2023: 6,666 miles, lower than 65,493 miles on 20 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,666 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
60,005 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,671 miles
  • 2022 – 65,493 miles
  • 2021 – 64,281 miles
  • 2020 – 64,161 miles
  • 2019 – 63,803 miles
  • 2018 – 63,270 miles
  • 2017 – 59,311 miles
  • 2016 – 57,813 miles
  • 2015 – 56,641 miles
  • 2014 – 49,965 miles
  • 2013 – 40,931 miles
  • 2012 – 37,253 miles
  • 2011 – 35,094 miles
  • 2009 – 31,842 miles
  • 2008 – 25,594 miles
  • 2007 – 21,800 miles
  • 2006 – 18,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,671 miles
  • MinorRear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,671 miles (+60,005)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,671 miles
    Test number
    974263560000
    • MinorRear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail6,666 miles (-58,827)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,666 miles
    Test number
    889695758119
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,493 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,493 miles
    Test number
    921024908322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail65,474 miles (+1,193)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    352086027856
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass64,281 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    697539202656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass64,161 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    930905582034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,803 miles (+533)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    459848851033
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,270 miles (+3,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,270 miles
    Test number
    699355948022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. Pass59,311 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    938912729996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    617054779486
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail57,813 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    182605632405
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass56,641 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    795839385047
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass49,965 miles (+9,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    126159354000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,931 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    889469453097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,253 miles (+2,159)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    549032172120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f sightly play in steering box arm

  16. Pass35,094 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    427568351180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass31,842 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    831715479263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,594 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,594 miles
    Test number
    654133058281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,800 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    921196247294
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass18,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,987 miles
    Test number
    603429126298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 COU

Does L90 COU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 COU expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 COU?
The MOT on L90 COU expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 COU done?
L90 COU was recorded at 66,671 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has L90 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 COU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 COU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 COU find?
L90 COU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect: rear steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle.

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