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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 BLXMOT history

L90 BLX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L90 BLX 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
80,318 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BLX was last recorded at 80,318 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,318 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,318 miles
  • 2025 – 78,998 miles
  • 2024 – 77,817 miles
  • 2022 – 74,013 miles
  • 2021 – 70,004 miles
  • 2020 – 68,551 miles
  • 2019 – 66,325 miles
  • 2018 – 64,798 miles
  • 2017 – 64,423 miles
  • 2016 – 63,765 miles
  • 2015 – 62,956 miles
  • 2014 – 62,035 miles
  • 2013 – 60,007 miles
  • 2012 – 57,752 miles
  • 2011 – 54,961 miles
  • 2010 – 51,205 miles
  • 2009 – 46,707 miles
  • 2008 – 41,464 miles
  • 2007 – 36,054 miles
  • 2006 – 30,762 miles
  • 2005 – 22,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,318 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel / crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,318 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    323911327115
    • MinorNearside Track rod 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel / crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,318 miles (+1,320)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    296134629532
    • MajorCentral Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel / crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,998 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,998 miles
    Test number
    798966752988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,817 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,817 miles
    Test number
    792937393905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,805 miles (+3,792)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    764144335032
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass74,013 miles (+4,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    210025171276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass70,004 miles (+1,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    822710074775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily under sealed.

  8. Pass68,551 miles (+2,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    280744341085
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,325 miles (+1,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    433179599219
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    655678601864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,795 miles (+372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    530356893417
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  12. Pass64,423 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    673014936542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass63,765 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    929911413391
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  14. Fail62,956 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    345943545118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass62,956 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    765803845114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,035 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    907412254226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    658530163272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail60,005 miles (+2,253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    386250763233
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,752 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    305402272498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,961 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    465503561281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    412882670231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,201 miles (+4,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    830112470242
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass46,707 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    360955469256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,464 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    322484878482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,054 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    624780577260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,762 miles
    Test number
    663218456227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,758 miles (+8,699)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    373608656299
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass22,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    463677665266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L90 BLX

Does L90 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BLX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BLX?
The MOT on L90 BLX 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 BLX done?
L90 BLX was recorded at 80,318 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,798 miles a year.
Has L90 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BLX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 BLX 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 BLX find?
L90 BLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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