Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L90 BSCMOT history
L90 BSC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 182,322 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BSC was last recorded at 182,322 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,322 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,322 miles
- 2024 – 178,897 miles
- 2023 – 172,614 miles
- 2022 – 168,788 miles
- 2021 – 165,878 miles
- 2020 – 165,451 miles
- 2019 – 165,108 miles
- 2018 – 161,109 miles
- 2017 – 156,692 miles
- 2016 – 151,465 miles
- 2015 – 143,685 miles
- 2014 – 133,496 miles
- 2013 – 124,188 miles
- 2012 – 112,865 miles
- 2011 – 103,452 miles
- 2010 – 93,913 miles
- 2009 – 84,441 miles
- 2008 – 72,963 miles
- 2007 – 60,427 miles
- 2006 – 47,670 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,322 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front light bar accessory is corroded but unlikely to cause injury
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 182,322 miles
- Test number
- 132448359034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail182,322 miles (+3,425)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,322 miles
- Test number
- 114917874866
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,897 miles (+6,283)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 178,897 miles
- Test number
- 174675245296
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass172,614 miles (+3,826)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,614 miles
- Test number
- 425409077053
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal slight leak
Pass168,788 miles (+2,910)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 168,788 miles
- Test number
- 123968116652
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulkhead corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear droplinks slightly fouling rear axle
Pass165,878 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,878 miles
- Test number
- 178886438577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,544 miles (+15)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,544 miles
- Test number
- 452723213502
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront light bar accessory is corroded but unlikely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat structure slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside / suspension components have surface corrosion
Fail165,529 miles (+78)1 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,529 miles
- Test number
- 460598288284
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront light bar accessory is corroded but unlikely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat structure slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside / suspension components have surface corrosion
Pass165,451 miles (+343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 165,451 miles
- Test number
- 559985564662
- AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components have surface corrosion
Pass165,108 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 165,108 miles
- Test number
- 258094416999
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Fail165,094 miles (+3,985)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,094 miles
- Test number
- 473596411514
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Pass161,109 miles (+4,417)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 161,109 miles
- Test number
- 863456978675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,692 miles (+5,227)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 156,692 miles
- Test number
- 180011365359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,465 miles (+7,780)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 151,465 miles
- Test number
- 742105424256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,685 miles (+21)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 143,685 miles
- Test number
- 758137955095
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres micro cracking
Fail143,664 miles (+10,168)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,664 miles
- Test number
- 205039145043
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres micro cracking
Pass133,496 miles (+9,308)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 133,496 miles
- Test number
- 229895544082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,188 miles (+11,323)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 124,188 miles
- Test number
- 296409343097
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,865 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 112,865 miles
- Test number
- 535747042001
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,859 miles (+9,407)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,859 miles
- Test number
- 899177442038
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,452 miles (+9,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 103,452 miles
- Test number
- 828395141058
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,913 miles (+9,472)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,913 miles
- Test number
- 943551940091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,441 miles (+11,478)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 84,441 miles
- Test number
- 993881969088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,963 miles (+12,536)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 72,963 miles
- Test number
- 572489458039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,427 miles (+12,757)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,427 miles
- Test number
- 422537347036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,670 miles
- Test number
- 120375466028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,670 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,670 miles
- Test number
- 164155966029
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about L90 BSC
- Does L90 BSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BSC is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BSC?
- The MOT on L90 BSC is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 BSC done?
- L90 BSC was recorded at 182,322 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
- Has L90 BSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BSC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L90 BSC 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 BSC find?
- L90 BSC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan.
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