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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L90 BOYMOT history

L90 BOY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L90 BOY red 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,360 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BOY was last recorded at 134,360 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,871 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,360 miles
  • 2024 – 132,514 miles
  • 2022 – 132,109 miles
  • 2021 – 131,586 miles
  • 2020 – 130,452 miles
  • 2019 – 129,469 miles
  • 2018 – 127,224 miles
  • 2017 – 123,020 miles
  • 2016 – 115,797 miles
  • 2015 – 105,040 miles
  • 2014 – 102,758 miles
  • 2013 – 91,823 miles
  • 2012 – 86,438 miles
  • 2011 – 83,032 miles
  • 2010 – 79,880 miles
  • 2009 – 75,791 miles
  • 2008 – 70,340 miles
  • 2007 – 60,461 miles
  • 2006 – 48,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,360 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tri link balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/ tow bar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,360 miles (+489)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,360 miles
    Test number
    734885961016
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tri link balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,871 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    245652738165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,514 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,514 miles
    Test number
    494447460763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,109 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    868137375666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/ tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail132,109 miles (+523)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    202089252376
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/ tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,586 miles
    Test number
    768282149227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail131,586 miles (+1,134)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,586 miles
    Test number
    968574449484
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass130,452 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    251761973148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    920388776882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail129,469 miles (+2,245)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,469 miles
    Test number
    713340386100
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass127,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    941902726828
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Fail127,224 miles (+4,204)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    395996069042
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Pass123,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    850148084835
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under gaer box

  14. Fail123,020 miles (+7,223)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    505693152327
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under gaer box

  15. Pass115,797 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,797 miles
    Test number
    998462309796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,726 miles (+10,686)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    911632987998
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (3.4.3)

  17. Pass105,040 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    460074085143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass102,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    477666814474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,758 miles (+10,935)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    999747804340
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll fout tyers close to ligal limit
    • NoteNearside front swival houseing leaking
    • NoteOffside front swival houseing is pitted and leaking

  20. Pass91,823 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    756115613346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,809 miles (+1,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    365012013364
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  22. Pass90,221 miles (+3,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    525942443019
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass86,438 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    569861742084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,430 miles (+3,398)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,430 miles
    Test number
    679210742028
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass83,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    935210641083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail83,027 miles (+3,147)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    706680141069
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass79,880 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    192491440044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,791 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    871596539038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    140628138025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,340 miles (+9,879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    914708838026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass60,461 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    783260227047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass48,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,221 miles
    Test number
    191401136446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BOY

Does L90 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BOY is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BOY?
The MOT on L90 BOY is valid until 14 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 BOY done?
L90 BOY was recorded at 134,360 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has L90 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BOY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 BOY 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 BOY find?
L90 BOY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tri link balljoint; nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering drop arm; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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