
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
K90 BXTMOT history
K90 BXT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 131,426 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K90 BXT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K90 BXT was last recorded at 131,426 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 131,410 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 2,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,426 miles
- 2025 – 130,758 miles
- 2024 – 130,524 miles
- 2023 – 130,113 miles
- 2022 – 129,771 miles
- 2021 – 129,758 miles
- 2017 – 129,605 miles
- 2016 – 129,080 miles
- 2014 – 128,773 miles
- 2010 – 87,502 miles
- 2009 – 87,502 miles
- 2008 – 87,502 miles
- 2007 – 87,502 miles
- 2006 – 87,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Various minor oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,426 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 131,426 miles
- Test number
- 256062920817
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail131,410 miles (+57)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,410 miles
- Test number
- 381597148459
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass131,353 miles (+595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,353 miles
- Test number
- 873823487066
- AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
Pass130,758 miles (+234)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 130,758 miles
- Test number
- 764937609306
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
Pass130,524 miles (+411)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 130,524 miles
- Test number
- 552197223327
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arb ball joint boot deteriorated.
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass130,113 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,113 miles
- Test number
- 400176303738
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail130,113 miles (+342)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,113 miles
- Test number
- 567985116280
- Repaired at testTowbar attachment insecure tow bar bracket loose. (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,771 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,771 miles
- Test number
- 142563628366
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail129,766 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,766 miles
- Test number
- 152311199792
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail129,758 miles (+153)1 dangerous12 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,758 miles
- Test number
- 722879930148
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass129,605 miles (+525)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 129,605 miles
- Test number
- 151358718302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body to chassis (6.1.B.2)
Pass129,080 miles (+307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 129,080 miles
- Test number
- 934361358758
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Fail128,773 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,773 miles
- Test number
- 527065334322
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass128,773 miles (+41,271)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 128,773 miles
- Test number
- 968045134365
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 500269910303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,502 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 600237710350
- FailureNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass87,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 741765289263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,502 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 622673989293
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass87,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 193201168212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,502 miles8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 194051068204
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBulk head corroded at windscreen
- NoteChassis corroded at several places but not excesss or near other majour parts
Pass87,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 181140157204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,502 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 780029347215
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass87,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 462398246268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,502 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,502 miles
- Test number
- 870048746279
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Questions about K90 BXT
- Does K90 BXT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 BXT is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K90 BXT?
- The MOT on K90 BXT is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K90 BXT done?
- K90 BXT was recorded at 131,426 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,186 miles a year.
- Has K90 BXT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K90 BXT has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K90 BXT 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 K90 BXT find?
- K90 BXT passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.
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