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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 MTSMOT history

L90 MTS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

L90 MTS white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
161,460 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MTS was last recorded at 161,460 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,373 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,460 miles
  • 2021 – 161,373 miles
  • 2020 – 159,413 miles
  • 2019 – 158,687 miles
  • 2018 – 153,796 miles
  • 2017 – 150,999 miles
  • 2015 – 148,861 miles
  • 2014 – 147,767 miles
  • 2013 – 147,088 miles
  • 2012 – 144,928 miles
  • 2011 – 141,748 miles
  • 2010 – 133,107 miles
  • 2009 – 123,015 miles
  • 2008 – 108,509 miles
  • 2007 – 94,269 miles
  • 2006 – 80,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,460 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,460 miles
    Test number
    327919108600
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass161,373 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,373 miles
    Test number
    865953499558
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. Fail161,371 miles (+1,958)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,371 miles
    Test number
    102776543342
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  4. Pass159,413 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,413 miles
    Test number
    444645979767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  5. Fail159,412 miles (+725)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,412 miles
    Test number
    377104239093
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe across top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner pipe across top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  6. Pass158,687 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,687 miles
    Test number
    306160818207
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside, inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shocks slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank signs of damp but not leaking
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  7. Fail158,687 miles (+4,891)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,687 miles
    Test number
    298767550609
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside, inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shocks slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank signs of damp but not leaking
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes deteriorated
  8. Pass153,796 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,796 miles
    Test number
    788656489546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,999 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,999 miles
    Test number
    144453830998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,861 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,861 miles
    Test number
    928291695113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,767 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,767 miles
    Test number
    475226794178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,088 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,088 miles
    Test number
    767453643191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,928 miles
    Test number
    866502452167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail144,928 miles (+3,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,928 miles
    Test number
    385811252108
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass141,748 miles (+8,641)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,748 miles
    Test number
    459603271100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  16. Pass133,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,107 miles
    Test number
    260837760438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,101 miles (+10,086)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    124927060153
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  18. Pass123,015 miles (+14,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    123,015 miles
    Test number
    212521489497
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass108,509 miles (+14,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    883531378147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass94,269 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    792730077185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    634440586123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MTS

Does L90 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MTS expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MTS?
The MOT on L90 MTS expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MTS done?
L90 MTS was recorded at 161,460 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has L90 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MTS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 MTS 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 MTS find?
L90 MTS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive slight diesel leak from engine; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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