Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
L90 MBAMOT history
L90 MBA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 120,415 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,288 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 MBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 14 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 MBA was last recorded at 120,415 miles on 8 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Nov 2010: 98,282 miles, lower than 109,506 miles on 23 Sept 2010.
- 8 Nov 2023: 120,415 miles, lower than 120,938 miles on 11 Nov 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,938 miles · 11 Nov 2022
- Average per year
- 1,288 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 120,415 miles
- 2022 – 120,938 miles
- 2021 – 119,929 miles
- 2020 – 118,470 miles
- 2019 – 118,210 miles
- 2018 – 116,611 miles
- 2017 – 115,151 miles
- 2014 – 112,316 miles
- 2013 – 110,290 miles
- 2011 – 104,552 miles
- 2010 – 98,282 miles
- 2009 – 107,489 miles
- 2008 – 105,317 miles
- 2007 – 102,190 miles
- 2006 – 97,573 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,415 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,415 miles (-523)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 120,415 miles
- Test number
- 905836573374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,938 miles (+1,009)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,938 miles
- Test number
- 684620434579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,929 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 119,929 miles
- Test number
- 580580357212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,470 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 118,470 miles
- Test number
- 757707256640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,210 miles (+1,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,210 miles
- Test number
- 804288241984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,611 miles (+1,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,611 miles
- Test number
- 802760100145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass115,151 miles (+2,835)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,151 miles
- Test number
- 280087010365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,316 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 112,316 miles
- Test number
- 449356754478
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteSlight noise n/s/r & o/s/f wheels, possible bearings
Fail112,316 miles (+2,026)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,316 miles
- Test number
- 486426454474
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteSlight noise n/s/r & o/s/f wheels, possible bearings
Pass110,290 miles (+5,738)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 110,290 miles
- Test number
- 599087643313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,552 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 104,552 miles
- Test number
- 515736821301
- NoteOil leak
Fail104,552 miles (+6,270)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,552 miles
- Test number
- 708916721335
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,282 miles (-11,224)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 98,282 miles
- Test number
- 440433030494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,506 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 109,506 miles
- Test number
- 153496860233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,504 miles (+2,015)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,504 miles
- Test number
- 372395960493
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Pass107,489 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 107,489 miles
- Test number
- 623730779011
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail107,489 miles (+2,172)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,489 miles
- Test number
- 551117659033
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,317 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 105,317 miles
- Test number
- 701218458035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,314 miles (+3,124)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,314 miles
- Test number
- 280416258031
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass102,190 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 102,190 miles
- Test number
- 921297257062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,190 miles (+4,617)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,190 miles
- Test number
- 102006147014
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Note(1) unable to check rear braking and suspension †parts because of excessive dirt. †(2)drivers seat unstable.
Pass97,573 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 97,573 miles
- Test number
- 580483156031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,570 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,570 miles
- Test number
- 950024446033
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about L90 MBA
- Does L90 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 MBA expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 MBA?
- The MOT on L90 MBA expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 MBA done?
- L90 MBA was recorded at 120,415 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 1,288 miles a year.
- Has L90 MBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 MBA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2014.
- Has the mileage on L90 MBA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 MBA find?
- L90 MBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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