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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L90 BCFMOT history

L90 BCF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

L90 BCF blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
120,330 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BCF
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
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BCF was last recorded at 120,330 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2010: 25 miles, lower than 130,529 miles on 11 Sept 2008.
  • 12 Dec 2014: 17,620 miles, lower than 113,136 miles on 6 Dec 2013.

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
117,816 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,330 miles
  • 2021 – 117,816 miles
  • 2020 – 116,951 miles
  • 2019 – 113,365 miles
  • 2018 – 108,463 miles
  • 2017 – 102,919 miles
  • 2016 – 96,800 miles
  • 2015 – 91,584 miles
  • 2014 – 17,620 miles
  • 2013 – 113,136 miles
  • 2012 – 8,574 miles
  • 2011 – 4,053 miles
  • 2010 – 25 miles
  • 2008 – 130,529 miles
  • 2007 – 123,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,330 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,330 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    424230771925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,816 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,816 miles
    Test number
    816190790371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,951 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    756731275566
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail116,874 miles (+3,509)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,874 miles
    Test number
    306001540465
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Pass113,365 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    754513372418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,463 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    871744842971
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four
  7. Pass102,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,919 miles
    Test number
    204824174631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,917 miles (+6,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    186714338982
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
  9. Pass96,800 miles (+5,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    200761444550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass91,584 miles (+73,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,584 miles
    Test number
    288100951679
    • AdvisorySlight leak on steering box
  11. Pass17,620 miles (-95,516)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,620 miles
    Test number
    675996344357
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box
  12. Pass113,136 miles (+104,562)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,136 miles
    Test number
    945520643367
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteLeak on o/s/f hub
  13. Pass8,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    8,574 miles
    Test number
    485035532447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail8,569 miles (+4,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,569 miles
    Test number
    295915032309
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Pass4,053 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    4,053 miles
    Test number
    437473241362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25 miles (-130,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25 miles
    Test number
    330956850306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,529 miles (+6,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    130,529 miles
    Test number
    224225058264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Pass123,533 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    423657187122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,523 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    352090587166
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 BCF

Does L90 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BCF expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BCF?
The MOT on L90 BCF expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BCF done?
L90 BCF was recorded at 120,330 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
Has L90 BCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BCF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L90 BCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BCF find?
L90 BCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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