
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass114,755 miles (+1,951)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,755 miles
- Test number
- 828506370531
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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))
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)
Pass92,026 miles (+4,521)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,026 miles
- Test number
- 800046048309
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass77,221 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,221 miles
- Test number
- 637831572167
- NoteSpare tyre defective
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
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)
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
Pass71,504 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,504 miles
- Test number
- 163528269147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass69,964 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 69,964 miles
- Test number
- 773725358159
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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