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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 BSRMOT history

L90 BSR is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L90 BSR 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,838 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BSR was last recorded at 62,838 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,944 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,838 miles
  • 2024 – 61,944 miles
  • 2023 – 60,961 miles
  • 2022 – 60,014 miles
  • 2021 – 59,243 miles
  • 2020 – 57,440 miles
  • 2019 – 54,216 miles
  • 2018 – 50,345 miles
  • 2017 – 45,947 miles
  • 2016 – 43,971 miles
  • 2015 – 43,032 miles
  • 2014 – 39,925 miles
  • 2013 – 35,504 miles
  • 2012 – 33,757 miles
  • 2011 – 29,622 miles
  • 2010 – 24,748 miles
  • 2009 – 20,670 miles
  • 2008 – 15,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,838 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,838 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    753135461258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,944 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    976570075653
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail61,944 miles (+983)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    372259044808
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,961 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    433118759856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,014 miles (+771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,014 miles
    Test number
    256692874991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Pass59,243 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    734521968858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,238 miles (+1,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    540945623015
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass57,440 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,440 miles
    Test number
    283987058154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive front seal rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,216 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    247693175031
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip applied (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet hinge has play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle going to offside and nearside cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail54,216 miles (+3,871)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    565090111385
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjustment screw missing (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip applied (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet hinge has play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material accross rear axle going to offside and nearside cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass50,345 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    805611508376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,947 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,947 miles
    Test number
    301704044513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    249718840890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,971 miles (+939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    399863302506
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass43,032 miles (+3,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    433757022935
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed calliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass39,925 miles (+4,421)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    875825574274
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteSteering damper has slight play
  17. Pass35,504 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    467096093271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass33,757 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,757 miles
    Test number
    829129672231
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated in grease
  19. Fail33,753 miles (+4,131)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    848597372258
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated in grease
  20. Pass29,622 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,622 miles
    Test number
    386692361471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,616 miles (+4,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    795489051231
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass24,748 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    311114270295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass20,670 miles (+5,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    542398269200
    • NoteHand brake has alot of travel but still has some reserve travel
  24. Pass15,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,508 miles
    Test number
    954451968241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BSR

Does L90 BSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BSR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 BSR?
The MOT on L90 BSR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BSR done?
L90 BSR was recorded at 62,838 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has L90 BSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BSR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 BSR 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 BSR find?
L90 BSR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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