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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P290 ASOMOT history

P290 ASO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

P290 ASO 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 9 May 2024
Mileage
105,789 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 ASO
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
20 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 ASO was last recorded at 105,789 miles on 10 May 2023, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,927 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
1,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,789 miles
  • 2022 – 103,927 miles
  • 2021 – 101,458 miles
  • 2020 – 101,458 miles
  • 2018 – 100,059 miles
  • 2014 – 99,999 miles
  • 2012 – 99,999 miles
  • 2011 – 99,999 miles
  • 2009 – 96,846 miles
  • 2008 – 94,053 miles
  • 2006 – 89,750 miles
  • 2005 – 80,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryChassis has had extensive welding repairs

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,789 miles (+1,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    717766118855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has had extensive welding repairs

  2. Pass103,927 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,927 miles
    Test number
    394304200102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,813 miles (+2,355)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    662316782289
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass101,458 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    691052729377
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both seat belts fraded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,458 miles (+1,399)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    558289821662
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside door check strap disengages when fully open

  6. Pass100,059 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    160498683836
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail100,000 miles (+1)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    984618942979
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/tie rod mounts front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray floor rusted/holed.

  8. Pass99,999 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    666040294074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAlternator belt worn
    • NoteBattery tray corroded and holed
    • NoteOffside door check strap broken

  9. Fail99,999 miles10 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    709255284088
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAlternator belt worn
    • NoteBattery tray corroded and holed
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteOffside door check strap broken

  10. Pass99,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    528113652166
    • NoteO/s/f chassis outrigger corroded close to brake components

  11. Fail99,999 miles10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    436014242189
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f chassis outrigger corroded close to brake components

  12. Pass99,999 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    859960741168
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBattery box area corroded!
    • NoteMinor marks nearside screen!
    • NoteNoises from P.A.S!
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush slightly deteriorated!

  13. Fail99,999 miles (+3,153)15 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    999689731139
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBattery box area corroded!
    • NoteMinor marks nearside screen!
    • NoteNoises from P.A.S!
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush slightly deteriorated!

  14. Pass96,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    434245749374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,846 miles (+2,793)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    474104549482
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear top shock bushs worn
    • NoteO/s head light pattern poor
    • NoteO/s seat belt in poor condition

  16. Pass94,053 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    782926348360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,040 miles (+4,290)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    301875648310
    • FailureBrake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass89,750 miles (+8,757)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    680189606282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHole in n/s/f foot well out with prescribed area
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s/f & n/s/f diff seals

  19. Pass80,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    702296615202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,980 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    823076815255
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about P290 ASO

Does P290 ASO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 ASO expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 ASO?
The MOT on P290 ASO expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 ASO done?
P290 ASO was recorded at 105,789 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
Has P290 ASO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 ASO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on P290 ASO 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 P290 ASO find?
P290 ASO passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; chassis has had extensive welding repairs.

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