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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K90 BCBMOT history

K90 BCB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

K90 BCB blue 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 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
135,816 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 BCB was last recorded at 135,816 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 91,463 miles, lower than 104,098 miles on 16 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,741 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
1,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,816 miles
  • 2024 – 134,741 miles
  • 2023 – 134,695 miles
  • 2022 – 133,523 miles
  • 2020 – 131,054 miles
  • 2019 – 128,488 miles
  • 2018 – 128,488 miles
  • 2017 – 126,332 miles
  • 2016 – 123,487 miles
  • 2015 – 119,022 miles
  • 2014 – 113,362 miles
  • 2013 – 109,776 miles
  • 2011 – 109,487 miles
  • 2010 – 109,046 miles
  • 2009 – 91,463 miles
  • 2008 – 104,098 miles
  • 2007 – 101,405 miles
  • 2006 – 98,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,816 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    916272373367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,741 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,741 miles
    Test number
    122957025746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass134,695 miles (+1,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    274550193165
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,523 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,523 miles
    Test number
    830372358997
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,054 miles (+2,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,054 miles
    Test number
    978862154231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass128,488 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    570975988952
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  7. Fail128,488 miles2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    994441729825
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing

  8. Pass128,488 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    220012025068
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,332 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,332 miles
    Test number
    614092435266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,487 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    196442468149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,022 miles (+5,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,022 miles
    Test number
    158716165040
    • NoteDrivers door very rusty

  12. Pass113,362 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    389163674054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,776 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    945222143062
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail109,776 miles (+289)2 dangerous12 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    956153833081
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass109,487 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,487 miles
    Test number
    996930201346
    • NoteChassis as excessive plating

  16. Fail109,487 miles (+441)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,487 miles
    Test number
    507208991270
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChassis as excessive plating

  17. Pass109,046 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,046 miles
    Test number
    630174220294
    • NoteExcessive chassis plating
    • NoteNearside rear disc worn slightly
    • NoteOffside rear disc slightly pitted

  18. Fail109,036 miles (+17,573)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    261638880141
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass91,463 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,463 miles
    Test number
    444717849110
    • NoteChassy very corroded

  20. Fail91,463 miles (-12,635)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,463 miles
    Test number
    483673939183
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChassy very corroded

  21. Pass104,098 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    272697838190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChassy and outrigers very rusty
    • NoteSteering and suspension component very rusty

  22. Fail104,098 miles (+2,693)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    890286438138
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChassy and outrigers very rusty
    • NoteSteering and suspension component very rusty

  23. Pass101,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    791052357117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,405 miles (+3,282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    733430857129
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  25. Pass98,123 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    951502906160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,104 miles (+94)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    661451336027
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  27. Fail98,010 miles13 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,010 miles
    Test number
    683268916085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing

Questions about K90 BCB

Does K90 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K90 BCB expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K90 BCB?
The MOT on K90 BCB expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K90 BCB done?
K90 BCB was recorded at 135,816 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 1,921 miles a year.
Has K90 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 BCB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on K90 BCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 BCB find?
K90 BCB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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