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LAND ROVER

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L90E CG
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Apr 2026
First reg30 Jun 1998
Mileage243,366 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

28 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 22 March 2026.

PASSED · 4 Apr 2025
Test date4 Apr 2025
Expiry3 Apr 2026
Test number354500451883
Mileage243,366 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryReg light very dim
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 25 Mar 2025
Test date25 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number950977295960
Mileage243,360 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near the gearbox mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryvarious oil leaks
PASSED · 25 Mar 2024
Test date25 Mar 2024
Expiry24 Mar 2025
Test number883226377060
Mileage221,128 mi
AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Mar 2024
Test date18 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number962266058419
Mileage221,067 mi
MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR SHAFT FRONT JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Mar 2023
Test date9 Mar 2023
Expiry17 Mar 2024
Test number293759656279
Mileage209,795 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry17 Mar 2023
Test number736223274767
Mileage198,023 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 2 Mar 2022
Test date2 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number466545666046
Mileage198,023 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MajorRear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle upper ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear u/j worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Mar 2021
Test date18 Mar 2021
Expiry17 Mar 2022
Test number243903054464
Mileage186,385 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED · 17 Mar 2021
Test date17 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number445447140775
Mileage186,379 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED · 8 Sep 2020
Test date8 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number810669543057
Mileage186,224 mi
MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front swival hub leaking oil
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryfront diff oil leak
Advisorycorrosion to underside of vehicle
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryfront bulk head starting to show signs of corrosion
PASSED · 9 Sep 2019
Test date9 Sep 2019
Expiry8 Sep 2020
Test number530616002519
Mileage182,474 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember/rear chassis show signs of corrosion /repair/undersealed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2017
Test date27 Oct 2017
Expiry26 Oct 2018
Test number592866233583
Mileage179,768 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
AdvisoryRear service brake efforts are slightly low
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2016
Test date24 Oct 2016
Expiry23 Oct 2017
Test number242199933084
Mileage167,296 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number322863279761
Mileage167,291 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 18 Sep 2015
Test date18 Sep 2015
Expiry17 Sep 2016
Test number449089827597
Mileage151,236 mi
Advisorycentre stop light
Advisorydrag link bent
Advisorynearside rear drop link worn
Advisoryoffside rear axle oil leak
Advisoryboth rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn
PASSED · 15 May 2014
Test date15 May 2014
Expiry14 May 2015
Test number228665934423
Mileage140,145 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
FAILED · 6 May 2014
Test date6 May 2014
Expiry
Test number118626924157
Mileage140,145 mi
FailBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
PASSED · 24 Apr 2013
Test date24 Apr 2013
Expiry23 Apr 2014
Test number456294613138
Mileage128,448 mi
FAILED · 19 Apr 2013
Test date19 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number279519203406
Mileage128,266 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2012
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry7 Apr 2013
Test number968808682098
Mileage114,817 mi
FAILED · 28 Mar 2012
Test date28 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number775138082047
Mileage114,812 mi
FailHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 19 Mar 2011
Test date19 Mar 2011
Expiry7 Apr 2012
Test number187848871426
Mileage113,221 mi
FAILED · 10 Mar 2011
Test date10 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number275119061079
Mileage113,217 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2010
Test date8 Apr 2010
Expiry7 Apr 2011
Test number162028690453
Mileage109,980 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2009
Test date11 Mar 2009
Expiry10 Mar 2010
Test number531010979085
Mileage108,081 mi
PASSED · 17 Apr 2008
Test date17 Apr 2008
Expiry16 Apr 2009
Test number960818508153
Mileage104,139 mi
PASSED · 12 Mar 2007
Test date12 Mar 2007
Expiry11 Mar 2008
Test number514411777014
Mileage98,176 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2006
Test date27 Apr 2006
Expiry26 Apr 2007
Test number984327816123
Mileage86,200 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2006
Test date24 Apr 2006
Expiry
Test number264854716164
Mileage86,200 mi
DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)