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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.

K90 BXT green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass131,426 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass131,353 miles (+595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,353 miles
    Test number
    873823487066
    • AdvisoryVarious minor oil leaks
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass87,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    500269910303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass87,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    741765289263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass87,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    193201168212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass87,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    181140157204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass87,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    462398246268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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