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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,492 cc

L90 BJDMOT history

L90 BJD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L90 BJD black 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,908 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BJD was last recorded at 150,908 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2008: 33,719 miles, lower than 60,782 miles on 30 Apr 2007.
  • 6 Jun 2012: 57,517 miles, lower than 493,392 miles on 11 Feb 2011.

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
142,976 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,932 miles
Average per year
6,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,908 miles
  • 2025 – 142,976 miles
  • 2023 – 127,989 miles
  • 2022 – 120,290 miles
  • 2021 – 111,241 miles
  • 2020 – 107,459 miles
  • 2019 – 100,370 miles
  • 2018 – 89,763 miles
  • 2017 – 83,967 miles
  • 2016 – 80,333 miles
  • 2012 – 57,517 miles
  • 2011 – 493,392 miles
  • 2009 – 40,949 miles
  • 2008 – 33,722 miles
  • 2007 – 60,782 miles
  • 2006 – 15,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,908 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,908 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,908 miles
    Test number
    688558803319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,976 miles (+14,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,976 miles
    Test number
    750342504730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,989 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    158214550047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,290 miles (+9,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,290 miles
    Test number
    590261381461
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass111,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    298339862684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,241 miles (+3,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,241 miles
    Test number
    195937263395
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,459 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    852126925055
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,459 miles (+7,089)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,459 miles
    Test number
    272216977092
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,370 miles (+10,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    963261533095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,763 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,763 miles
    Test number
    512828584340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,967 miles
    Test number
    173728694577
    • AdvisoryNearside small crack on screen

  12. Fail83,963 miles (+3,630)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    824136505837
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre aged/perishing on sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside small crack on screen

  13. Pass80,333 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    965138026747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear tyre perishing

  14. Fail80,328 miles (+22,811)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    152474516788
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass57,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    997709052170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,517 miles (-435,875)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    289108752147
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass493,392 miles (+452,443)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    493,392 miles
    Test number
    538582141087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    760559019150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,949 miles (+7,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    504559719177
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

  20. Pass33,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    413411428150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,719 miles (-27,063)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    353811928116
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousTRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

  22. Pass60,782 miles (+44,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,782 miles
    Test number
    324490927141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,844 miles
    Test number
    294003326153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BJD

Does L90 BJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BJD is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BJD?
The MOT on L90 BJD is valid until 14 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 BJD done?
L90 BJD was recorded at 150,908 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,618 miles a year.
Has L90 BJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BJD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 BJD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BJD find?
L90 BJD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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