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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 EJGMOT history

L90 EJG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

L90 EJG 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 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
171,078 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EJG was last recorded at 171,078 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,078 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,078 miles
  • 2022 – 169,450 miles
  • 2020 – 167,899 miles
  • 2019 – 165,779 miles
  • 2018 – 163,572 miles
  • 2017 – 154,772 miles
  • 2016 – 146,566 miles
  • 2015 – 136,815 miles
  • 2014 – 129,353 miles
  • 2013 – 123,222 miles
  • 2012 – 121,506 miles
  • 2011 – 117,049 miles
  • 2010 – 110,619 miles
  • 2009 – 102,372 miles
  • 2008 – 101,171 miles
  • 2007 – 99,804 miles
  • 2006 – 97,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,078 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,078 miles
    Test number
    401877682775
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail171,078 miles (+1,628)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,078 miles
    Test number
    264411680736
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale missing inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass169,450 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,450 miles
    Test number
    316421767294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass167,899 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,899 miles
    Test number
    403031643837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass165,779 miles (+2,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,779 miles
    Test number
    292081312736
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass163,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,572 miles
    Test number
    429828696183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail163,572 miles (+8,800)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,572 miles
    Test number
    928515464428
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass154,772 miles (+8,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,772 miles
    Test number
    611412833302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass146,566 miles (+9,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,566 miles
    Test number
    511802117642
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  10. Pass136,815 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,815 miles
    Test number
    612879372917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail136,779 miles (+7,426)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,779 miles
    Test number
    209954277742
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty position lamps do not illuminate on there own (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass129,353 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    986034714387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail129,342 miles (+6,120)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    309781904344
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass123,222 miles (+1,716)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,222 miles
    Test number
    806770413310
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear chassis rails
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  15. Pass121,506 miles (+4,457)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    678252542205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  16. Pass117,049 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,049 miles
    Test number
    745405241255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,619 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    362194240461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,372 miles (+1,201)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    183895049223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear outer pads getting low
    • NoteNearside front door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside front diff seal slight leak

  19. Pass101,171 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    410979328436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,804 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    99,804 miles
    Test number
    440156627375
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass97,881 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    97,881 miles
    Test number
    984424726398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWeep from power steering box

Questions about L90 EJG

Does L90 EJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 EJG expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 EJG?
The MOT on L90 EJG expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 EJG done?
L90 EJG was recorded at 171,078 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
Has L90 EJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EJG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 EJG 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 EJG find?
L90 EJG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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