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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 GJCMOT history

L90 GJC is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

L90 GJC black 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
175,984 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GJC was last recorded at 175,984 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2017: 171,701 miles, lower than 171,738 miles on 6 Sept 2017.

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
175,984 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,984 miles
  • 2022 – 172,823 miles
  • 2021 – 171,896 miles
  • 2019 – 171,741 miles
  • 2018 – 171,701 miles
  • 2017 – 171,701 miles
  • 2016 – 163,053 miles
  • 2015 – 149,566 miles
  • 2014 – 144,087 miles
  • 2013 – 137,876 miles
  • 2012 – 126,934 miles
  • 2011 – 124,277 miles
  • 2010 – 117,724 miles
  • 2009 – 115,249 miles
  • 2008 – 114,190 miles
  • 2007 – 108,151 miles
  • 2006 – 104,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,984 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,984 miles
    Test number
    803311062037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,984 miles (+3,161)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,984 miles
    Test number
    810293087176
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass172,823 miles (+927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    172,823 miles
    Test number
    125106751657
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass171,896 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    970667730016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,741 miles
    Test number
    558872843248
    • AdvisoryFront brake&clutch peddle rubber worn
    • AdvisoryFront handbrake reserve high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass171,741 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,741 miles
    Test number
    896424973749
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan offside front and near side front none structial component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    171,701 miles
    Test number
    650006955929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,701 miles (-37)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,701 miles
    Test number
    738875806923
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head o/s (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass171,738 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    171,738 miles
    Test number
    613272245343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail171,735 miles (+8,682)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,735 miles
    Test number
    425037750100
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam x2 front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass163,053 miles (+13,487)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,053 miles
    Test number
    396505237037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,566 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,566 miles
    Test number
    919819945029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,087 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,087 miles
    Test number
    695925854032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,876 miles (+10,942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    729660853095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,934 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    126,934 miles
    Test number
    837223852053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass124,277 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    117975141103
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  17. Fail124,270 miles (+6,546)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,270 miles
    Test number
    295445341403
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  18. Pass117,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    424613630162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,713 miles (+2,464)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,713 miles
    Test number
    371213630127
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureInner Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass115,249 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    933367149193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,190 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    444959018057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,151 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,151 miles
    Test number
    183888417000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,141 miles (+3,701)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    570717317006
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass104,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    953048836099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,440 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    614673636044
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L90 GJC

Does L90 GJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 GJC expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 GJC?
The MOT on L90 GJC 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 GJC done?
L90 GJC was recorded at 175,984 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has L90 GJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GJC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 GJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 GJC find?
L90 GJC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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