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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L90 BDWMOT history

L90 BDW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

L90 BDW black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
117,054 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BDW was last recorded at 117,054 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,044 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,054 miles
  • 2022 – 114,755 miles
  • 2021 – 112,804 miles
  • 2020 – 110,951 miles
  • 2019 – 107,527 miles
  • 2017 – 102,788 miles
  • 2016 – 92,026 miles
  • 2015 – 87,505 miles
  • 2014 – 81,410 miles
  • 2013 – 79,258 miles
  • 2012 – 77,221 miles
  • 2011 – 73,880 miles
  • 2010 – 72,709 miles
  • 2009 – 71,504 miles
  • 2008 – 69,964 miles
  • 2007 – 67,995 miles
  • 2006 – 62,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,054 miles
  • AdvisoryBulkhead corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear bump stops deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,054 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,054 miles
    Test number
    664541464789
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail117,044 miles (+2,289)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    899809527520
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass114,755 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    828506370531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,804 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,804 miles
    Test number
    526784356796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front stub axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt not tested
  5. Fail112,803 miles (+1,852)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    877945239725
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil from axle hub (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front stub axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt not tested
  6. Pass110,951 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,951 miles
    Test number
    700044617700
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass107,527 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,527 miles
    Test number
    841481599175
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass102,788 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    893632198092
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  9. Pass92,026 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,026 miles
    Test number
    800046048309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,505 miles (+6,095)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    716805655140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheelarch/bulkhead corroded
  11. Pass81,410 miles (+2)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,410 miles
    Test number
    348164164148
    • DangerousSome brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail81,408 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    375027354194
    • DangerousSome brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail79,258 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    366747853117
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  14. Pass79,258 miles (+2,037)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    479507953182
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  15. Pass77,221 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    637831572167
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  16. Fail77,219 miles (+3,339)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    455897762104
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  17. Pass73,880 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    558599961195
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Pass72,709 miles (+1,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    323952650146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  19. Pass71,504 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    163528269147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,481 miles (+1,517)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    204542569407
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass69,964 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,964 miles
    Test number
    773725358159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,951 miles (+1,956)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    873894258130
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass67,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    590152977191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Fail67,995 miles (+5,556)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    193502677172
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass62,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    831140676143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BDW

Does L90 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BDW expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BDW?
The MOT on L90 BDW expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BDW done?
L90 BDW was recorded at 117,054 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 3,179 miles a year.
Has L90 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BDW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 BDW 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 BDW find?
L90 BDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: bulkhead corrosion; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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