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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 BAEMOT history

L90 BAE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L90 BAE blue 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,895 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BAE was last recorded at 91,895 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,148 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
747 miles
Average per year
2,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,895 miles
  • 2024 – 91,148 miles
  • 2023 – 89,780 miles
  • 2022 – 86,897 miles
  • 2021 – 84,363 miles
  • 2020 – 82,943 miles
  • 2019 – 80,207 miles
  • 2018 – 78,114 miles
  • 2017 – 75,297 miles
  • 2016 – 69,544 miles
  • 2015 – 61,889 miles
  • 2009 – 57,213 miles
  • 2008 – 54,371 miles
  • 2007 – 50,662 miles
  • 2006 – 47,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,895 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,895 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    227962337506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,148 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    583491101000
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,780 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,780 miles
    Test number
    121893434717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,897 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    938967589709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,363 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    393439386125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,943 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,943 miles
    Test number
    195142120832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,207 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,207 miles
    Test number
    541797824988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,114 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    494366928432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,297 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    996408996879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,544 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    302162088417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,889 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,889 miles
    Test number
    425768525107
    • NoteChip on w/screen
    • NoteSlight play rear top arm bushes

  12. Fail61,868 miles (+4,655)10 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    978519695074
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo floor fitted in rear vehicle
    • NoteO/s door check strap broken
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/r hub when wheel spun
    • NoteSlight play on o/s/r hub
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  13. Fail57,213 miles (+2,842)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,213 miles
    Test number
    783967449155
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail54,371 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    803913038186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass54,371 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    902753038122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    554252347157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,662 miles (+3,223)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    504251847114
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass47,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    114386436192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,439 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    253275736446
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L90 BAE

Does L90 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BAE is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 BAE?
The MOT on L90 BAE is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BAE done?
L90 BAE was recorded at 91,895 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 2,277 miles a year.
Has L90 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BAE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on L90 BAE 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 L90 BAE find?
L90 BAE passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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