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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 MDBMOT history

L90 MDB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 150,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2024.

L90 MDB 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 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
150,982 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 MDB was last recorded at 150,982 miles on 28 Dec 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2007: 41,882 miles, lower than 321,740 miles on 31 Oct 2006.

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
150,964 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,982 miles
  • 2023 – 150,168 miles
  • 2022 – 145,616 miles
  • 2021 – 139,730 miles
  • 2020 – 137,066 miles
  • 2019 – 135,876 miles
  • 2018 – 135,307 miles
  • 2017 – 135,106 miles
  • 2016 – 134,414 miles
  • 2015 – 131,291 miles
  • 2014 – 119,348 miles
  • 2013 – 105,071 miles
  • 2012 – 93,459 miles
  • 2010 – 70,603 miles
  • 2009 – 66,357 miles
  • 2008 – 49,776 miles
  • 2007 – 41,882 miles
  • 2006 – 321,740 miles
  • 2005 – 19,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,982 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,982 miles (+18)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    142183624975
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,964 miles (+796)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    647223609407
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryP.A.S pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Pass150,168 miles (+4,552)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    788333753571
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end boot perished
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryP.a.s pipe at front corroded

  4. Pass145,616 miles (+5,886)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,616 miles
    Test number
    731279987386
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass139,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    574789987275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,730 miles (+2,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    908546515852
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass137,066 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,066 miles
    Test number
    802916668853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail137,055 miles (+1,179)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    297291788940
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,876 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,876 miles
    Test number
    206132087728
    • 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))

  10. Fail135,872 miles (+565)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,872 miles
    Test number
    956564164428
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass135,307 miles (+201)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    980694803883
    • 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))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass135,106 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,106 miles
    Test number
    378422046419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    108972148769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,414 miles (+3,123)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    673082360814
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light faded (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber anti-slip missing

  15. Pass131,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    597354795107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,291 miles (+11,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,291 miles
    Test number
    688710795191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass119,348 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    757448774029
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail119,348 miles (+14,277)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    149648074050
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass105,071 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    348354513002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail104,501 miles (+11,042)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    427197503055
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass93,459 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    685027922034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail93,459 miles (+7)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    655046422022
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail93,452 miles (+22,849)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,452 miles
    Test number
    977440122093
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass70,603 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    772627170102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,336 miles (+3,979)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    791003370196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Fail66,357 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    531866389232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  27. Pass66,357 miles (+16,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    723546489251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,776 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    612685098210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,882 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    393334707328
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass41,882 miles (-279,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    901174907307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass321,740 miles (+301,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    321,740 miles
    Test number
    320174706392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass19,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,948 miles
    Test number
    520049695213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MDB

Does L90 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MDB expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MDB?
The MOT on L90 MDB expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MDB done?
L90 MDB was recorded at 150,982 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2024, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has L90 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MDB has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 MDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 MDB find?
L90 MDB failed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2024 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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