
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L90 BMFMOT history
L90 BMF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 146,321 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 1 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BMF was last recorded at 146,321 miles on 1 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 146,306 miles · 24 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 3,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,321 miles
- 2025 – 145,748 miles
- 2024 – 145,746 miles
- 2023 – 144,596 miles
- 2022 – 141,750 miles
- 2021 – 138,354 miles
- 2019 – 127,555 miles
- 2018 – 117,157 miles
- 2017 – 107,976 miles
- 2015 – 105,959 miles
- 2014 – 101,522 miles
- 2013 – 98,345 miles
- 2012 – 94,137 miles
- 2011 – 89,349 miles
- 2010 – 85,317 miles
- 2009 – 80,709 miles
- 2008 – 76,006 miles
- 2007 – 72,265 miles
- 2006 – 68,139 miles
- 2005 – 63,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear painted (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Stop lamp(s) all not working
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,321 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 146,321 miles
- Test number
- 153182047292
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear painted (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,306 miles (+558)3 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,306 miles
- Test number
- 626847511248
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear painted (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,748 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 145,748 miles
- Test number
- 130237991865
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,747 miles (+1)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,747 miles
- Test number
- 368945172234
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,746 miles (+1,150)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,746 miles
- Test number
- 671411612997
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play in rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass144,596 miles (+23)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,596 miles
- Test number
- 492682756070
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps operate with sidelamps
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Corrosion to rear seatbelt area but belt removed
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tow ball removed so not in use at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWiring melted on rear of exhaust
Fail144,573 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,573 miles
- Test number
- 330021250369
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear seat area but seatbelt removed
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps operate with side lights
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWiring melted on rear exhaust
Pass141,750 miles (+148)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,750 miles
- Test number
- 841337960865
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencer boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail141,602 miles (+3,248)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,602 miles
- Test number
- 746075576025
- MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nearside and offside when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when brakes applied (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working cycle rack (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator switched on on cycle rack (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencer boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass138,354 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 138,354 miles
- Test number
- 808862503879
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail138,347 miles (+10,792)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,347 miles
- Test number
- 930915058864
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass127,555 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 127,555 miles
- Test number
- 725359048339
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Moderate play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,555 miles (+10,398)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,555 miles
- Test number
- 691567169707
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Moderate play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,157 miles (+9,181)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,157 miles
- Test number
- 956223211481
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion and welding
Pass107,976 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 107,976 miles
- Test number
- 251111393666
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroding
Pass105,959 miles (+4,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,959 miles
- Test number
- 535506315216
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass101,522 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,522 miles
- Test number
- 765268514295
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,345 miles (+4,208)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 98,345 miles
- Test number
- 417393303249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,137 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,137 miles
- Test number
- 609507002209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail94,131 miles (+4,782)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,131 miles
- Test number
- 588967002227
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,349 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,349 miles
- Test number
- 108832291172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,317 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 85,317 miles
- Test number
- 621998800249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,709 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 80,709 miles
- Test number
- 410899909238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,006 miles (+3,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 76,006 miles
- Test number
- 170438808243
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass72,265 miles (+4,126)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 72,265 miles
- Test number
- 491282107275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,139 miles (+4,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,139 miles
- Test number
- 502130016222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass63,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 63,677 miles
- Test number
- 444604305297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 BMF
- Does L90 BMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BMF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BMF?
- The MOT on L90 BMF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 BMF done?
- L90 BMF was recorded at 146,321 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
- Has L90 BMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BMF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 BMF 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 BMF find?
- L90 BMF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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