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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 BAFMOT history

L90 BAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L90 BAF 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,303 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BAF was last recorded at 119,303 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,790 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
2,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,303 miles
  • 2024 – 118,790 miles
  • 2023 – 118,525 miles
  • 2021 – 117,845 miles
  • 2020 – 115,923 miles
  • 2019 – 113,296 miles
  • 2018 – 111,003 miles
  • 2017 – 109,162 miles
  • 2016 – 108,330 miles
  • 2015 – 107,334 miles
  • 2014 – 106,805 miles
  • 2013 – 105,870 miles
  • 2012 – 105,214 miles
  • 2011 – 103,314 miles
  • 2010 – 99,494 miles
  • 2009 – 94,589 miles
  • 2008 – 87,371 miles
  • 2007 – 80,530 miles
  • 2006 – 72,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,303 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,303 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    831035668730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,790 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,790 miles
    Test number
    806272339727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,525 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    709097416388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    793166524957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,845 miles (+1,922)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    556269291320
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1st joint off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    739198444515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,923 miles (+2,627)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    237334189804
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass113,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    327026434726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail113,296 miles (+2,293)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    439722834792
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting underside of chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,003 miles (+1,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,003 miles
    Test number
    488837650388
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box link (2.1.3 (g) (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))

  11. Pass109,162 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    846706674220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake calliper to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail109,134 miles (+804)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    860742515004
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake calliper to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass108,330 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    846360465176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf shock absorber very light misting of fluid

  14. Fail108,287 miles (+953)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,287 miles
    Test number
    173999160928
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf shock absorber very light misting of fluid

  15. Pass107,334 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    324944851514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    846566594216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,805 miles (+935)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    727497484220
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass105,870 miles (+656)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    608907713319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront hubs leaking oil

  19. Pass105,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    535421232342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,214 miles (+1,900)1 dangerous14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,214 miles
    Test number
    936016102365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass103,314 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    227660531235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,494 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    393813940286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail99,423 miles (+4,834)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,423 miles
    Test number
    664125030250
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,589 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    392540359280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,423 miles (+7,052)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    312094349481
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass87,371 miles (+6,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    814205948283
    • NoteRear x member slightly corroded, n/s/r upper shock bush slightly worn.

  27. Pass80,530 miles (+7,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    862664847212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass72,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    850684346246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about L90 BAF

Does L90 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BAF is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 BAF?
The MOT on L90 BAF is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BAF done?
L90 BAF was recorded at 119,303 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,419 miles a year.
Has L90 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BAF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 BAF 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 BAF find?
L90 BAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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