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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L90 BMKMOT history

L90 BMK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

L90 BMK blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
173,243 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BMK was last recorded at 173,243 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 3,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,263 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,980 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,243 miles
  • 2021 – 169,263 miles
  • 2020 – 167,357 miles
  • 2014 – 166,857 miles
  • 2013 – 161,843 miles
  • 2012 – 150,229 miles
  • 2011 – 138,231 miles
  • 2010 – 129,179 miles
  • 2009 – 118,823 miles
  • 2008 – 105,607 miles
  • 2007 – 97,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,243 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,243 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,243 miles
    Test number
    970705577115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,263 miles (+1,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,263 miles
    Test number
    963499492863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,357 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    167,357 miles
    Test number
    484155647422
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,857 miles13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    166,857 miles
    Test number
    247177224154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear footbrake performance low

  5. Fail166,857 miles (+5,014)1 repaired13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,857 miles
    Test number
    987347924146
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear footbrake performance low

  6. Pass161,843 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    161,843 miles
    Test number
    115037243204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,229 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    150,229 miles
    Test number
    899117042294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,231 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    138,231 miles
    Test number
    215170151252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  9. Fail138,229 miles (+1,792)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    718429441253
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Pass136,437 miles (+7,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,437 miles
    Test number
    899417351036
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass129,179 miles (+10,356)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,179 miles
    Test number
    342201050063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail118,823 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,823 miles
    Test number
    581045759084
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass118,823 miles (+13,216)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,823 miles
    Test number
    653985459004
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass105,607 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    105,607 miles
    Test number
    211073348061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass97,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    631201167009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BMK

Does L90 BMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BMK expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BMK?
The MOT on L90 BMK expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BMK done?
L90 BMK was recorded at 173,243 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has L90 BMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BMK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2014.
Has the mileage on L90 BMK 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 BMK find?
L90 BMK passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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