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Land Rover Defender

Red and Cream · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 DMEMOT history

L90 DME is a red and cream diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

L90 DME red 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 Feb 2023
Mileage
104,095 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red and Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DME was last recorded at 104,095 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2011: 95,039 miles, lower than 95,613 miles on 21 Nov 2011.

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
103,938 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,095 miles
  • 2021 – 103,938 miles
  • 2019 – 103,517 miles
  • 2018 – 103,064 miles
  • 2017 – 102,438 miles
  • 2016 – 101,910 miles
  • 2015 – 101,177 miles
  • 2014 – 100,205 miles
  • 2013 – 98,080 miles
  • 2011 – 95,039 miles
  • 2010 – 92,491 miles
  • 2009 – 89,406 miles
  • 2008 – 86,702 miles
  • 2007 – 84,561 miles
  • 2006 – 80,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,095 miles (+157)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,095 miles
    Test number
    776237855608
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,938 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    226325772101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail103,937 miles (+420)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    119235225637
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,517 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    501200805607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,064 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,064 miles
    Test number
    252891939039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,438 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,438 miles
    Test number
    886602217723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,910 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,910 miles
    Test number
    170387293040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,177 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    305586425181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    699513834192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,204 miles (+2,124)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,204 miles
    Test number
    335932434136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSpare wheel loose
  11. Pass98,080 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    799560853028
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
  12. Fail98,080 miles (+3,041)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    388070353061
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
  13. Pass95,039 miles (-574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    815314561394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,613 miles (+3,122)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    267695121308
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll coil springs slightly corroded.
    • NoteOffside front swivel hub damp.
    • NoteWindscreen wipers do not return to the parked position.
  15. Pass92,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    842956020314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,491 miles (+3,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    660566220326
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  17. Pass89,406 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,406 miles
    Test number
    572647709366
    • NoteOsf swivel hub slight oil leak
  18. Fail89,403 miles (+2,701)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    350612309317
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOsf swivel hub slight oil leak
  19. Pass86,702 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    334839628347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,673 miles (+2,112)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    412153328359
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass84,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    844683807392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail84,561 miles (+4,091)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    484402707387
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass80,470 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    353693616316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    434314406016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 DME

Does L90 DME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DME expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DME?
The MOT on L90 DME expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DME done?
L90 DME was recorded at 104,095 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has L90 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DME has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 DME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DME find?
L90 DME passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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