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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 ORGMOT history

L90 ORG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 240,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

L90 ORG 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 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
240,864 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ORG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ORG was last recorded at 240,864 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 13,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,066 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,798 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 240,864 miles
  • 2021 – 227,066 miles
  • 2018 – 221,925 miles
  • 2017 – 218,485 miles
  • 2016 – 209,980 miles
  • 2015 – 202,210 miles
  • 2014 – 194,017 miles
  • 2013 – 184,282 miles
  • 2012 – 176,499 miles
  • 2011 – 168,917 miles
  • 2010 – 159,656 miles
  • 2009 – 150,692 miles
  • 2008 – 141,841 miles
  • 2007 – 133,848 miles
  • 2006 – 123,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Centre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,864 miles (+13,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    240,864 miles
    Test number
    122452480899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass227,066 miles (+5,141)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    227,066 miles
    Test number
    235902929801
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass221,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    221,925 miles
    Test number
    259333612604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail221,925 miles (+3,440)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,925 miles
    Test number
    424797293656
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass218,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    218,485 miles
    Test number
    690054076177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail218,485 miles (+8,505)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,485 miles
    Test number
    375389003134
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass209,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    209,980 miles
    Test number
    862773342875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail209,978 miles (+7,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,978 miles
    Test number
    215764603617
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass202,210 miles (+8,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    202,210 miles
    Test number
    216744476803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass194,017 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    194,017 miles
    Test number
    797128044262
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail194,017 miles (+9,735)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,017 miles
    Test number
    649836344289
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  12. Pass184,282 miles (+7,783)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    184,282 miles
    Test number
    926105543243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/S/F TRACTOR UNIT, SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER AND LOWER PINS.SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM TRACTOR UNITS.
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Pass176,499 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    176,499 miles
    Test number
    698988642273
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail176,493 miles (+7,576)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,493 miles
    Test number
    949777632211
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Fail168,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    266989371256
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass168,917 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    168,917 miles
    Test number
    868599771224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,656 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    159,656 miles
    Test number
    320900380254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail159,651 miles (+8,959)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,651 miles
    Test number
    751799070292
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail150,692 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    570163179263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass150,692 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    630753379287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,841 miles (+7,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    141,841 miles
    Test number
    750710488213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass133,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    133,848 miles
    Test number
    101855987273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,848 miles (+10,131)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,848 miles
    Test number
    354005387421
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass123,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    610209996198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 ORG

Does L90 ORG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ORG expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ORG?
The MOT on L90 ORG expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ORG done?
L90 ORG was recorded at 240,864 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has L90 ORG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ORG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 ORG 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 ORG find?
L90 ORG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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