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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 MVEMOT history

L90 MVE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

L90 MVE 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 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
185,049 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MVE
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
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MVE was last recorded at 185,049 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,906 miles · 31 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
6,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,049 miles
  • 2020 – 184,906 miles
  • 2018 – 182,447 miles
  • 2017 – 179,168 miles
  • 2016 – 177,717 miles
  • 2015 – 172,781 miles
  • 2014 – 169,081 miles
  • 2013 – 165,908 miles
  • 2012 – 160,435 miles
  • 2011 – 152,787 miles
  • 2010 – 145,581 miles
  • 2009 – 133,411 miles
  • 2008 – 119,201 miles
  • 2007 – 101,886 miles
  • 2006 – 87,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,049 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Various engine oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,049 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,049 miles
    Test number
    368275302224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,906 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,906 miles
    Test number
    672029096492
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn heavily on edges
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks

  3. Fail184,903 miles (+2,456)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,903 miles
    Test number
    947481240542
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn heavily on edges
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks

  4. Pass182,447 miles (+3,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,447 miles
    Test number
    201142796387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks

  5. Pass179,168 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    179,168 miles
    Test number
    724256940650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise front pads
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail179,150 miles (+1,433)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,150 miles
    Test number
    115028333569
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise front pads
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass177,717 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    177,717 miles
    Test number
    575949217676
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail177,709 miles (+39)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,709 miles
    Test number
    873113334289
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dipped beam comes on with sidelights (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail177,670 miles (+4,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,670 miles
    Test number
    560872071040
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  10. Pass172,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    172,781 miles
    Test number
    882455914402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,781 miles (+3,700)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,781 miles
    Test number
    318538999670
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass169,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    588870554370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail169,081 miles (+3,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    895213944382
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass165,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    165,908 miles
    Test number
    297372053372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,908 miles (+5,473)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,908 miles
    Test number
    548346203315
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  16. Pass160,435 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    160,435 miles
    Test number
    325998012047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s mid section chassis corroded
    • NoteOil leaks engine and transfer box
    • NoteOil leaks front and rear diff pinion oil seals
    • NotePlay in propshaft uj front

  17. Fail160,435 miles (+7,648)7 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,435 miles
    Test number
    787796412063
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteExcessive handbrake travel
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteO/s mid section chassis corroded
    • NoteOil leaks engine and transfer box
    • NoteOil leaks front and rear diff pinion oil seals
    • NotePlay in propshaft uj front

  18. Pass152,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    152,787 miles
    Test number
    125521721051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail152,787 miles (+7,206)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,787 miles
    Test number
    168069111072
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing has slight play
    • NotePlay in front prop shaft front U.J.

  20. Pass145,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    145,581 miles
    Test number
    741954210027
    • NoteSlight play in front prop shaft universal joints

  21. Fail145,581 miles (+12,170)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,581 miles
    Test number
    331524710066
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in front prop shaft universal joints

  22. Pass133,411 miles (+14,210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    133,411 miles
    Test number
    754905019037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,201 miles (+17,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    883677908059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail101,886 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    753018407032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteFront propshaft rear universal joint worn

  25. Pass101,886 miles (+14,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    892048007086
    • NoteFront propshaft rear universal joint worn

  26. Pass87,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    413099906054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MVE

Does L90 MVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 MVE expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 MVE?
The MOT on L90 MVE expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 MVE done?
L90 MVE was recorded at 185,049 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 6,180 miles a year.
Has L90 MVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MVE has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 MVE 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 MVE find?
L90 MVE passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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