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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L90 BJTMOT history

L90 BJT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L90 BJT green 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,223 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BJT was last recorded at 131,223 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2006: 78,001 miles, lower than 128,188 miles on 30 Nov 2005.

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
130,567 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,223 miles
  • 2025 – 130,567 miles
  • 2021 – 129,975 miles
  • 2020 – 128,545 miles
  • 2019 – 127,257 miles
  • 2018 – 125,502 miles
  • 2017 – 124,510 miles
  • 2016 – 123,268 miles
  • 2015 – 119,713 miles
  • 2014 – 117,605 miles
  • 2013 – 114,006 miles
  • 2012 – 111,523 miles
  • 2011 – 110,217 miles
  • 2010 – 105,767 miles
  • 2009 – 98,998 miles
  • 2008 – 95,476 miles
  • 2007 – 85,613 miles
  • 2006 – 78,009 miles
  • 2005 – 128,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle side (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,223 miles
    Test number
    642610718678
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle side (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,223 miles (+656)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,223 miles
    Test number
    653651576169
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system On top of knuckle (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Axle side (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,567 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,567 miles
    Test number
    574037199809
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail130,561 miles (+586)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,561 miles
    Test number
    967601084249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAir/vacuum reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass129,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    455503176185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail129,975 miles (+1,430)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    422352042691
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass128,545 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,545 miles
    Test number
    444337499944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,537 miles (+1,280)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,537 miles
    Test number
    968697106374
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass127,257 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,257 miles
    Test number
    122404752492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail127,253 miles (+1,751)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    993804886414
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play UJ TO REAR DIFF (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass125,502 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,502 miles
    Test number
    391648481794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,499 miles (+989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,499 miles
    Test number
    677790628093
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,510 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,510 miles
    Test number
    123962288517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail124,503 miles (+1,235)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,503 miles
    Test number
    419601347900
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass123,268 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    716806743105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,713 miles (+2,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,713 miles
    Test number
    638685105280
    • NoteCorrosion at rear cross member

  17. Pass117,605 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    449844714227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,006 miles (+2,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,006 miles
    Test number
    935443413224
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion

  19. Pass111,523 miles (+1,306)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,523 miles
    Test number
    395614212250
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion

  20. Pass110,217 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,217 miles
    Test number
    268188871146
    • NoteRear tyres are of a narrower type to the front

  21. Fail110,217 miles (+4,450)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,217 miles
    Test number
    269418771195
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear tyres are of a narrower type to the front

  22. Pass105,767 miles (+6,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    211110050207
    • NoteSteering damper has slight wear in the rubber mounting bush

  23. Pass98,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,998 miles
    Test number
    860511279230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,998 miles (+3,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,998 miles
    Test number
    392461179473
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass95,476 miles (+9,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    240122938302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass85,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    913190747331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,613 miles (+7,604)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    150468937306
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  28. Pass78,009 miles (+8)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    272547316399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror cracked

  29. Fail78,001 miles (-50,187)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    853326806355
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass128,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    128,188 miles
    Test number
    441144035406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BJT

Does L90 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BJT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BJT?
The MOT on L90 BJT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BJT done?
L90 BJT was recorded at 131,223 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 147 miles a year.
Has L90 BJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BJT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 BJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BJT find?
L90 BJT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively axle side; nearside rear upper missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement; offside rear upper missing washers on the upper shock bushes which is allowing movement, and 1 more.

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