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Land Rover Defender

Brown · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 DLGMOT history

L90 DLG is a brown diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 252,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2023.

L90 DLG brown 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 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
252,626 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DLG was last recorded at 252,626 miles on 29 Aug 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,624 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 252,626 miles
  • 2020 – 251,105 miles
  • 2019 – 247,446 miles
  • 2018 – 246,465 miles
  • 2017 – 244,269 miles
  • 2015 – 238,344 miles
  • 2014 – 230,149 miles
  • 2013 – 224,122 miles
  • 2012 – 212,900 miles
  • 2011 – 204,140 miles
  • 2009 – 186,567 miles
  • 2008 – 169,466 miles
  • 2007 – 154,651 miles
  • 2006 – 139,429 miles
  • 2005 – 124,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,626 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet release damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Door handle looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Door handle looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))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.

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,626 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    252,626 miles
    Test number
    384972568547
    • AdvisoryBonnet release damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Door handle loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Door handle loose
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail252,624 miles (+1,519)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,624 miles
    Test number
    454877159488
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Mounted incorrectly (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber mountings perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Door handle loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Door handle loose
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass251,105 miles (+3,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    251,105 miles
    Test number
    341803176535
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass247,446 miles (+981)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    247,446 miles
    Test number
    211985740364
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass246,465 miles (+2,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    246,465 miles
    Test number
    951606454192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass244,269 miles (+5,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    244,269 miles
    Test number
    510862742917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass238,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    238,344 miles
    Test number
    242079160845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail238,344 miles (+8,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,344 miles
    Test number
    470720588322
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass230,149 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    230,149 miles
    Test number
    197133174235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass224,122 miles (+11,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    224,122 miles
    Test number
    928359113351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass212,900 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    212,900 miles
    Test number
    387307222471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail212,878 miles (+8,738)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,878 miles
    Test number
    695681622205
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  13. Pass204,140 miles (+17,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    204,140 miles
    Test number
    635757241020
    • NoteN/S/F brake pipe showing corrosion.

  14. Pass186,567 miles (+17,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    186,567 miles
    Test number
    970594079288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,466 miles (+14,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    169,466 miles
    Test number
    962257768253
    • NoteTurrets in poor condition.n/s drag link end showing wear

  16. Pass154,651 miles (+15,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    183567967248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,429 miles (+14,516)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    480115846221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    124822135235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DLG

Does L90 DLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DLG expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DLG?
The MOT on L90 DLG expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DLG done?
L90 DLG was recorded at 252,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2023, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
Has L90 DLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DLG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 DLG 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 DLG find?
L90 DLG passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: bonnet release damaged; exhaust rubber mountings perished; nearside outer door handle loose, and 2 more.

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