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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L90 NSLMOT history

L90 NSL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

L90 NSL green 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 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
184,666 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 NSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 NSL was last recorded at 184,666 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,650 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 184,666 miles
  • 2020 – 181,407 miles
  • 2019 – 178,147 miles
  • 2018 – 172,395 miles
  • 2017 – 167,043 miles
  • 2016 – 160,845 miles
  • 2015 – 154,864 miles
  • 2014 – 149,517 miles
  • 2013 – 145,891 miles
  • 2012 – 138,256 miles
  • 2010 – 131,409 miles
  • 2009 – 127,280 miles
  • 2008 – 123,145 miles
  • 2007 – 114,607 miles
  • 2006 – 105,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,666 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,666 miles
    Test number
    451178572837
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Fail184,650 miles (+3,243)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,650 miles
    Test number
    173088177989
    • DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork damper bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down lower u/j at steering box (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame ball joint and bushes on arms rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all x4

  3. Pass181,407 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,407 miles
    Test number
    704799031329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,147 miles (+5,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,147 miles
    Test number
    595532011001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  5. Pass172,395 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,395 miles
    Test number
    735925406733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,380 miles (+5,337)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,380 miles
    Test number
    200985146733
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,043 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,043 miles
    Test number
    329735606438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,845 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,845 miles
    Test number
    975148542630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,864 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    868276895108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,517 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    638115094199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,891 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,891 miles
    Test number
    769563543196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail145,875 miles (+7,619)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    886130743161
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass138,256 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,256 miles
    Test number
    915051402117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,240 miles (+6,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,240 miles
    Test number
    275026692061
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass131,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    380258180443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,409 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    553837380291
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass127,280 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,280 miles
    Test number
    404551729104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    340579098058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,145 miles (+8,538)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    543699298094
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass114,607 miles (+9,220)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    392037187017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine appears to have slight oil leak
    • NoteO/s drop arm ball joint rubber split
    • NoteSteering damper o/s bush got slight play

  21. Pass105,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    910450536180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 NSL

Does L90 NSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 NSL expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 NSL?
The MOT on L90 NSL expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 NSL done?
L90 NSL was recorded at 184,666 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has L90 NSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 NSL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 NSL 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 NSL find?
L90 NSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; nearside rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 2 more.

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