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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 BAAMOT history

L90 BAA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L90 BAA red 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
168,920 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BAA was last recorded at 168,920 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2021: 145,101 miles, lower than 149,384 miles on 14 Sept 2020.

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
166,928 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,992 miles
Average per year
1,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,920 miles
  • 2025 – 166,928 miles
  • 2024 – 165,979 miles
  • 2023 – 163,228 miles
  • 2022 – 159,682 miles
  • 2021 – 154,334 miles
  • 2020 – 149,384 miles
  • 2009 – 146,246 miles
  • 2008 – 142,506 miles
  • 2006 – 133,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,920 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,920 miles
    Test number
    866862164371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass166,928 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,928 miles
    Test number
    607782863319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,979 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,979 miles
    Test number
    478268418796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,228 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    163,228 miles
    Test number
    896063325242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,066 miles (+3,384)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,066 miles
    Test number
    679490218860
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis , front tie-rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

  6. Pass159,682 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,682 miles
    Test number
    954740472299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,334 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,334 miles
    Test number
    240443268948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,101 miles (-4,283)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    632471998607
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass149,384 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,384 miles
    Test number
    941922380640
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded throughout

  10. Fail149,384 miles (+3,138)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,384 miles
    Test number
    233061889875
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded throughout

  11. Pass146,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    343820779120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail146,246 miles (+3,740)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,246 miles
    Test number
    873730779117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass142,506 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    142,506 miles
    Test number
    303099378071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront prop shaft u/j & slide are slightley worn
    • NoteRear near side tyre inner wall slight deteration ,no cords showing.

  14. Fail142,502 miles (+8,632)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,502 miles
    Test number
    813928178047
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteFront prop shaft u/j & slide are slightley worn
    • NoteRear near side tyre inner wall slight deteration ,no cords showing.

  15. Pass133,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    151512416301
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,870 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,870 miles
    Test number
    403232516408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L90 BAA

Does L90 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BAA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BAA?
The MOT on L90 BAA 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 L90 BAA done?
L90 BAA was recorded at 168,920 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,761 miles a year.
Has L90 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BAA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BAA find?
L90 BAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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