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Land Rover Defender

White and Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 BMHMOT history

L90 BMH is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L90 BMH white 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 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,708 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BMH was last recorded at 42,708 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2016: 8,782 miles, lower than 227,058 miles on 12 Nov 2015.

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
40,637 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,708 miles
  • 2025 – 40,637 miles
  • 2024 – 37,503 miles
  • 2023 – 36,699 miles
  • 2022 – 34,667 miles
  • 2021 – 32,811 miles
  • 2020 – 31,211 miles
  • 2018 – 24,608 miles
  • 2017 – 18,834 miles
  • 2016 – 8,782 miles
  • 2015 – 227,058 miles
  • 2014 – 221,454 miles
  • 2013 – 209,245 miles
  • 2012 – 197,600 miles
  • 2011 – 186,424 miles
  • 2010 – 175,861 miles
  • 2009 – 162,966 miles
  • 2008 – 153,319 miles
  • 2007 – 143,602 miles
  • 2006 – 134,490 miles
  • 2005 – 125,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,708 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,708 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    686945158640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,637 miles (+3,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    540434232010
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,503 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    422993281798
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,699 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    872608891340
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass34,667 miles (+1,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,667 miles
    Test number
    900137708832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass32,811 miles (+1,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    896404429257
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,211 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    523125427573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,608 miles
    Test number
    132696818868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,608 miles (+5,774)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,608 miles
    Test number
    164098729921
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass18,834 miles (+10,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,834 miles
    Test number
    669506768724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front AXLE BUMP-STOP IS MISSING

  11. Pass8,782 miles (-218,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    8,782 miles
    Test number
    921506082593
    • AdvisoryNEW SPEEDO FITTED
    • AdvisoryREAR DRIVE SHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT HAS A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF PLAY

  12. Pass227,058 miles (+5,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    227,058 miles
    Test number
    508139067544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged along axle slightly squished (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  13. Pass221,454 miles (+12,209)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    221,454 miles
    Test number
    455172224400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass209,245 miles (+11,645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    209,245 miles
    Test number
    845469103370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail197,600 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,600 miles
    Test number
    337577822376
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass197,600 miles (+11,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    197,600 miles
    Test number
    579617222371
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass186,424 miles (+10,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    186,424 miles
    Test number
    945703891255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass175,861 miles (+12,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    175,861 miles
    Test number
    640639690249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass162,966 miles (+9,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    162,966 miles
    Test number
    104711889210
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  20. Pass153,319 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    350200098416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass143,602 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    143,602 miles
    Test number
    851336097280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,490 miles (+8,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    874104686295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail125,602 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    160585785272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass125,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    382525685473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BMH

Does L90 BMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BMH is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BMH?
The MOT on L90 BMH is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BMH done?
L90 BMH was recorded at 42,708 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026.
Has L90 BMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BMH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 BMH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BMH find?
L90 BMH passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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