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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 BNYMOT history

L90 BNY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L90 BNY blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,120 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BNY was last recorded at 186,120 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 18,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,589 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,531 miles
Average per year
4,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,120 miles
  • 2025 – 167,589 miles
  • 2024 – 158,619 miles
  • 2023 – 150,684 miles
  • 2022 – 144,348 miles
  • 2021 – 138,721 miles
  • 2020 – 132,361 miles
  • 2017 – 131,159 miles
  • 2013 – 130,486 miles
  • 2012 – 130,105 miles
  • 2011 – 130,092 miles
  • 2010 – 130,044 miles
  • 2009 – 129,812 miles
  • 2008 – 128,477 miles
  • 2007 – 124,930 miles
  • 2006 – 105,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,120 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,120 miles (+18,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,120 miles
    Test number
    862938578800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,589 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,589 miles
    Test number
    883164157225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,619 miles
    Test number
    296049398299
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  4. Fail158,605 miles (+7,921)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,605 miles
    Test number
    602251814441
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  5. Pass150,684 miles (+38)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,684 miles
    Test number
    898156590681
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  6. Fail150,646 miles (+6,298)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,646 miles
    Test number
    617870482117
    • MajorDrag 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 Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  7. Pass144,348 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    666905463081
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak
  8. Pass138,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,721 miles
    Test number
    674755835055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,715 miles (+6,354)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,715 miles
    Test number
    315270538330
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass132,361 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,361 miles
    Test number
    545357374885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,159 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    534068706375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,503 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    610463803230
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering tie bar bushes
  13. Pass130,486 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,486 miles
    Test number
    897554103389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,105 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,105 miles
    Test number
    237345782171
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePatches of corrosion
  15. Pass130,105 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,105 miles
    Test number
    818145082159
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePatches of corrosion
  16. Pass130,092 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    265655761418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,044 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,044 miles
    Test number
    212769230493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,812 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    452018639190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,477 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    128,477 miles
    Test number
    252148048118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,930 miles (+19,888)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    520652547172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    874843546160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BNY

Does L90 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BNY is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BNY?
The MOT on L90 BNY is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BNY done?
L90 BNY was recorded at 186,120 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
Has L90 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BNY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 BNY 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 BNY find?
L90 BNY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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