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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L90 JDAMOT history

L90 JDA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 4,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

L90 JDA grey 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 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
4,044 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 JDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 JDA was last recorded at 4,044 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2012: 391 miles, lower than 185,190 miles on 26 Oct 2011.
  • 8 Sept 2021: 1 miles, lower than 26,299 miles on 3 Aug 2020.

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
2,904 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 4,044 miles
  • 2022 – 2,904 miles
  • 2021 – 11 miles
  • 2020 – 26,299 miles
  • 2019 – 22,681 miles
  • 2018 – 16,672 miles
  • 2017 – 14,416 miles
  • 2015 – 11,810 miles
  • 2014 – 11,610 miles
  • 2013 – 7,097 miles
  • 2012 – 391 miles
  • 2011 – 185,190 miles
  • 2010 – 178,719 miles
  • 2009 – 159,607 miles
  • 2008 – 146,626 miles
  • 2007 – 143,025 miles
  • 2006 – 128,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,044 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass4,044 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    4,044 miles
    Test number
    848861009486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass2,904 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    2,904 miles
    Test number
    557051018325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass11 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    370782437021
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail8 miles (+7)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    979507104479
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail1 miles (-26,298)10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    815031940540
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged has been rubbing on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bulk head corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi hose rubbing on brake pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck insecure

  6. Pass26,299 miles (+3,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    642395445927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass22,681 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,681 miles
    Test number
    149556279837
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail22,675 miles (+6,003)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,675 miles
    Test number
    869296087131
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play attached to Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass16,672 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,672 miles
    Test number
    961981452724
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail16,664 miles (+2,248)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,664 miles
    Test number
    822161188922
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass14,416 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    14,416 miles
    Test number
    316340304455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    11,810 miles
    Test number
    931955705033
    • AdvisoryNearside front tractor joint damp
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail11,810 miles (+200)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,810 miles
    Test number
    950838059180
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tractor joint damp
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass11,610 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    406159964291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail11,603 miles (+4,506)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,603 miles
    Test number
    929015964234
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass7,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    7,097 miles
    Test number
    167846863252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail7,076 miles (+6,685)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,076 miles
    Test number
    309516663405
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass391 miles (-184,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    391 miles
    Test number
    785875672270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass185,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    185,190 miles
    Test number
    349449791493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail185,190 miles (+6,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,190 miles
    Test number
    357009791423
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass178,719 miles (+19,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    178,719 miles
    Test number
    561653930323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass159,607 miles (+12,981)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    159,607 miles
    Test number
    412543509308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass146,626 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    146,626 miles
    Test number
    340066098468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass145,187 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    145,187 miles
    Test number
    190205148097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass143,025 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    143,025 miles
    Test number
    602679387257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass141,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    564212877149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail141,239 miles (+12,935)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,239 miles
    Test number
    272702277479
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChassis corroded in generall
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in drop link

  28. Pass128,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    501712676148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 JDA

Does L90 JDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 JDA expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 JDA?
The MOT on L90 JDA expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 JDA done?
L90 JDA was recorded at 4,044 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023.
Has L90 JDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 JDA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 JDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 JDA find?
L90 JDA passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive front diff.

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