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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 TCDMOT history

L90 TCD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

L90 TCD green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
93,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 TCD
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
22 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 TCD was last recorded at 93,615 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,472 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,615 miles
  • 2022 – 93,170 miles
  • 2021 – 92,101 miles
  • 2020 – 91,860 miles
  • 2019 – 91,844 miles
  • 2018 – 91,722 miles
  • 2017 – 91,391 miles
  • 2016 – 91,261 miles
  • 2015 – 90,942 miles
  • 2014 – 90,119 miles
  • 2013 – 88,121 miles
  • 2012 – 86,091 miles
  • 2009 – 82,883 miles
  • 2008 – 81,145 miles
  • 2007 – 79,927 miles
  • 2006 – 78,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,615 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    910526939943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,472 miles (+302)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    901360166341
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wireing loom chaffing on exhaust (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wires chaffing on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,170 miles (+1,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,170 miles
    Test number
    940897922123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch cover corroded

  4. Pass92,101 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    473097474663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,860 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    368742203742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,856 miles (+12)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    470773298238
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced axle stop (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass91,844 miles (+122)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    868816674626
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    672934943812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,722 miles (+331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    499826184056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  10. Pass91,391 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    264279625573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,261 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    197928868499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,253 miles (+311)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,253 miles
    Test number
    606598635341
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chissis (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass90,942 miles (+823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    448705975098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass90,119 miles (+1,998)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    287856674067
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn but cleaning windscreen

  15. Pass88,121 miles (+2,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,121 miles
    Test number
    566140253084
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass86,091 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    357215062063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,089 miles (+3,206)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    539619352034
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass82,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    271330949424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,883 miles (+1,738)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    220020149457
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExcessive play on u/j rear shaft

  20. Pass81,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    210064648496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,145 miles10 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    550994648145
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Fail81,145 miles (+1,218)2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    891013348111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Fail79,927 miles10 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    271164447170
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass79,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    394054347108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,927 miles (+1,518)8 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    861254937104
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDriver seat execssivley torn

  26. Pass78,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    331830736178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,409 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    792020236171
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Fail78,409 miles3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    694259826164
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about L90 TCD

Does L90 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 TCD expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 TCD?
The MOT on L90 TCD expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 TCD done?
L90 TCD was recorded at 93,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 873 miles a year.
Has L90 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 TCD has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 TCD 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 TCD find?
L90 TCD passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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