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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 BEFMOT history

L90 BEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 217,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L90 BEF grey 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
217,181 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BEF was last recorded at 217,181 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
215,233 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
3,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,181 miles
  • 2025 – 215,233 miles
  • 2024 – 211,201 miles
  • 2023 – 209,685 miles
  • 2022 – 205,792 miles
  • 2019 – 205,792 miles
  • 2017 – 205,792 miles
  • 2016 – 205,262 miles
  • 2015 – 202,875 miles
  • 2014 – 201,063 miles
  • 2013 – 188,762 miles
  • 2012 – 184,028 miles
  • 2011 – 180,583 miles
  • 2010 – 171,412 miles
  • 2009 – 168,355 miles
  • 2008 – 162,861 miles
  • 2007 – 155,031 miles
  • 2006 – 148,012 miles
  • 2005 – 139,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,181 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,181 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    217,181 miles
    Test number
    919321532579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,233 miles (+4,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    215,233 miles
    Test number
    207153251385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine , gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass211,201 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,201 miles
    Test number
    161439323763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,685 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    209,685 miles
    Test number
    571529608690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass205,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,792 miles
    Test number
    480869659063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass205,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    205,792 miles
    Test number
    903430735518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass205,792 miles (+530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    205,792 miles
    Test number
    949914944544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  8. Pass205,262 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    205,262 miles
    Test number
    114543143369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,875 miles (+1,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    202,875 miles
    Test number
    505999670475
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside outrigger (6.1.B.2)
  10. Pass201,063 miles (+12,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    201,063 miles
    Test number
    797701134359
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded
  11. Pass188,762 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    188,762 miles
    Test number
    438153833341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass184,028 miles (+3,445)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    184,028 miles
    Test number
    487057522347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bplay in steering droparm ball joint
  13. Pass180,583 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    180,583 miles
    Test number
    785319621314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass171,412 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    171,412 miles
    Test number
    370956120384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass168,355 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    168,355 miles
    Test number
    442279229377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,861 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    162,861 miles
    Test number
    532941318350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,031 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    992103417330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,012 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    148,012 miles
    Test number
    233401016347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    139,209 miles
    Test number
    542174515334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BEF

Does L90 BEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BEF is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BEF?
The MOT on L90 BEF is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BEF done?
L90 BEF was recorded at 217,181 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
Has L90 BEF ever failed its MOT?
No. L90 BEF has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L90 BEF 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 BEF find?
L90 BEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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