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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 BJKMOT history

L90 BJK is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L90 BJK silver 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,649 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BJK was last recorded at 148,649 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,422 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
4,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,649 miles
  • 2022 – 148,422 miles
  • 2021 – 147,861 miles
  • 2020 – 146,744 miles
  • 2019 – 144,789 miles
  • 2018 – 142,730 miles
  • 2017 – 141,305 miles
  • 2016 – 139,168 miles
  • 2015 – 135,408 miles
  • 2014 – 129,062 miles
  • 2013 – 123,529 miles
  • 2012 – 115,257 miles
  • 2011 – 106,419 miles
  • 2009 – 89,417 miles
  • 2008 – 78,485 miles
  • 2007 – 66,407 miles
  • 2006 – 54,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,649 miles (+227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,649 miles
    Test number
    271346470888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass148,422 miles (+561)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    883062000010
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass147,861 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,861 miles
    Test number
    851774303402
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail147,860 miles (+1,116)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,860 miles
    Test number
    886057496045
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering locking device missing drag link adj rod (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,744 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,744 miles
    Test number
    310198050212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,789 miles (+2,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    273836507681
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront washer need adjusting to hit screen

  7. Pass142,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,730 miles
    Test number
    869402470352
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail142,730 miles (+1,425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,730 miles
    Test number
    574264101914
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass141,305 miles (+2,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,305 miles
    Test number
    844415952565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass139,168 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,168 miles
    Test number
    966792077719
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass135,408 miles (+6,346)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,408 miles
    Test number
    469720635129
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

  12. Pass129,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    977199824042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail129,062 miles (+5,533)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    369149224097
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass123,529 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    287922253053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail123,526 miles (+8,269)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    845219643035
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass115,257 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    237388562095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear centre upper ball joint has slight play
    • NoteSpare tyre missing

  17. Fail115,253 miles (+8,834)7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    115365562059
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear centre upper ball joint has slight play
    • NoteSpare tyre missing
    • NoteSteering damper bushes deteriorated

  18. Pass106,419 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,419 miles
    Test number
    629577161006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked not affecting view to rear
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  19. Fail106,417 miles (+17,000)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    785083961078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked not affecting view to rear
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  20. Pass89,417 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,417 miles
    Test number
    932953339130
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/f drag link joint boot split

  21. Fail89,412 miles (+10,927)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,412 miles
    Test number
    384473439162
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/f drag link joint boot split

  22. Pass78,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    364003638102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,485 miles (+12,078)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    530423538197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass66,407 miles (+12,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    312669287071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    471970266086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BJK

Does L90 BJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BJK is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BJK?
The MOT on L90 BJK is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BJK done?
L90 BJK was recorded at 148,649 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 4,754 miles a year.
Has L90 BJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BJK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 BJK 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 BJK find?
L90 BJK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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