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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 MBWMOT history

L90 MBW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

L90 MBW 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 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
123,325 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MBW was last recorded at 123,325 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 4,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,626 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,699 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,325 miles
  • 2020 – 116,799 miles
  • 2019 – 114,780 miles
  • 2018 – 114,725 miles
  • 2017 – 107,446 miles
  • 2016 – 85,673 miles
  • 2015 – 73,090 miles
  • 2014 – 72,054 miles
  • 2013 – 71,011 miles
  • 2012 – 69,801 miles
  • 2011 – 69,553 miles
  • 2010 – 66,549 miles
  • 2009 – 60,583 miles
  • 2008 – 53,427 miles
  • 2007 – 43,207 miles
  • 2006 – 31,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaking
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,325 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    962470287810
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail123,325 miles (+4,699)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    752778704454
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass118,626 miles (+1,827)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,626 miles
    Test number
    523867084751
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,799 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    622726396876
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail116,799 miles (+2,019)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    937403440570
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass114,780 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    947713679401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail114,725 miles (+7,279)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    548838557724
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass107,446 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    242840790857
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail107,446 miles (+8,260)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    468363351078
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass99,186 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    273181871060
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Front Prop Front UJ
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear Prop Front UJ

  11. Fail99,186 miles (+13,513)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    516077261850
    • FailureCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Front Prop Front UJ
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear Prop Front UJ

  12. Pass85,673 miles (+12,583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    296589255388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,090 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    166162715005
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass72,054 miles (+1,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    649153044004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear axle joint dust cover perishing

  15. Pass71,011 miles (+1,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    679241553002
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail69,801 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    207757432069
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass69,801 miles (+248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    229817932054
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass69,553 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    568322551072
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteN/s drag link dust cover split

  19. Fail69,553 miles (+3,004)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    977302151078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteN/s drag link dust cover split

  20. Pass66,549 miles (+5,966)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    932196750011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  21. Pass60,583 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    132718459068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,427 miles (+10,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    151579658074
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass43,207 miles (+11,743)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    533359257053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering box weeping

  24. Pass31,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,464 miles
    Test number
    532720566026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MBW

Does L90 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MBW expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MBW?
The MOT on L90 MBW expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MBW done?
L90 MBW was recorded at 123,325 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has L90 MBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 MBW 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 MBW find?
L90 MBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; engine and gearbox oil leaking, and 9 more.

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