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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

L90 EBBMOT history

L90 EBB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

L90 EBB 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 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
84,154 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EBB was last recorded at 84,154 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2016: 59,703 miles, lower than 59,878 miles on 1 Jul 2015.

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
83,453 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
701 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,154 miles
  • 2022 – 83,453 miles
  • 2021 – 80,359 miles
  • 2020 – 77,506 miles
  • 2019 – 73,004 miles
  • 2018 – 68,040 miles
  • 2017 – 63,266 miles
  • 2016 – 59,703 miles
  • 2015 – 59,878 miles
  • 2014 – 46,967 miles
  • 2013 – 37,512 miles
  • 2012 – 29,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,154 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 front swivel joint housing seeping grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside front swivel joint housing seeping grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight play in idler arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,154 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    967049685046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,453 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    157451608793
    • AdvisorySlight play in idler arm ball joint

  3. Fail83,452 miles (+3,093)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    683012830210
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in idler arm ball joint

  4. Pass80,359 miles (+2,853)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    475322342183
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass77,506 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    321425770933
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass73,004 miles (+4,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    791201653239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,040 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    726870880882
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,023 miles (+4,757)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    611524069222
    • DangerousNearside Front axle swivel leaking onto brake disc
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    990057309349
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel joint housing seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint housing seeping grease
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail63,266 miles (+3,563)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,266 miles
    Test number
    297912236656
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel joint housing seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint housing seeping grease
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass59,703 miles (-175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    661747014589
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel joint housing seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint housing seeping grease

  12. Pass59,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    329962485129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,878 miles (+4,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    619772285148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass55,777 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    197929155048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,967 miles (+9,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    847917754080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass37,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    456688353060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,512 miles (+8,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    165417153472
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass29,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    818470762034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,486 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,486 miles
    Test number
    946109352047
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L90 EBB

Does L90 EBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 EBB expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 EBB?
The MOT on L90 EBB expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 EBB done?
L90 EBB was recorded at 84,154 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has L90 EBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EBB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 EBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 EBB find?
L90 EBB passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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