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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.

L90 BMF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass146,321 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. Pass107,976 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    251111393666
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroding
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass98,345 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    417393303249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass89,349 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    108832291172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,317 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,317 miles
    Test number
    621998800249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,709 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    410899909238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass72,265 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    491282107275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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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