Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L90 BBFMOT history
L90 BBF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 88,353 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BBF was last recorded at 88,353 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 4,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,821 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,532 miles
- Average per year
- 2,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,353 miles
- 2025 – 83,821 miles
- 2024 – 80,615 miles
- 2023 – 76,609 miles
- 2022 – 72,982 miles
- 2021 – 72,919 miles
- 2019 – 72,759 miles
- 2018 – 72,672 miles
- 2017 – 71,258 miles
- 2016 – 70,515 miles
- 2015 – 69,490 miles
- 2014 – 66,741 miles
- 2013 – 63,977 miles
- 2012 – 61,430 miles
- 2011 – 58,768 miles
- 2010 – 56,064 miles
- 2009 – 53,287 miles
- 2008 – 50,126 miles
- 2007 – 46,600 miles
- 2006 – 40,881 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,353 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside front and offside rear tyre arecracked in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak at engine and both front hubs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,353 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 88,353 miles
- Test number
- 361285217894
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,821 miles (+3,206)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 83,821 miles
- Test number
- 758671456850
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,615 miles (+4,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,615 miles
- Test number
- 446548097038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,609 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 76,609 miles
- Test number
- 736896369393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fail76,609 miles (+3,627)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,609 miles
- Test number
- 518034765461
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,982 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 72,982 miles
- Test number
- 404371360985
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,919 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 72,919 miles
- Test number
- 129486367974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,759 miles (+87)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,759 miles
- Test number
- 744650386968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,672 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,672 miles
- Test number
- 259079250085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,258 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,258 miles
- Test number
- 549681834310
- AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre arecracked in tread
Fail71,253 miles (+10)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,253 miles
- Test number
- 813200106304
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear crossmember holed at towbar mount (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre arecracked in tread
Fail71,243 miles (+728)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,243 miles
- Test number
- 412714641480
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed x3 (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOsf and osr tyres are cracked in tread
Pass70,515 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 70,515 miles
- Test number
- 715713273075
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both from calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine and both front hubs
Fail70,515 miles (+1,025)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,515 miles
- Test number
- 746913898292
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both from calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine and both front hubs
Pass69,490 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,490 miles
- Test number
- 928950745027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,489 miles (+2,748)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,489 miles
- Test number
- 407665635051
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,741 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,741 miles
- Test number
- 806916734080
- NoteOil leak
Fail66,741 miles (+2,764)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,741 miles
- Test number
- 176035334484
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,977 miles
- Test number
- 299302223093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,977 miles (+2,547)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,977 miles
- Test number
- 335092623034
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass61,430 miles (+2,662)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 61,430 miles
- Test number
- 299946222016
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated.
Pass58,768 miles (+50)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 58,768 miles
- Test number
- 497384131082
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail58,718 miles (+2,654)4 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,718 miles
- Test number
- 788417621082
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,064 miles
- Test number
- 201102260080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,064 miles (+2,777)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,064 miles
- Test number
- 974362760006
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass53,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 874373769031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,287 miles (+3,161)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,287 miles
- Test number
- 273383469056
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass50,126 miles (+3,526)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 50,126 miles
- Test number
- 930324868076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,600 miles
- Test number
- 764075067060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,600 miles (+5,719)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,600 miles
- Test number
- 441531567006
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass40,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 40,881 miles
- Test number
- 352886566029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L90 BBF
- Does L90 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BBF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BBF?
- The MOT on L90 BBF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 BBF done?
- L90 BBF was recorded at 88,353 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,327 miles a year.
- Has L90 BBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BBF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L90 BBF 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 BBF find?
- L90 BBF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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