
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
L90 BSSMOT history
L90 BSS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 136,865 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BSS was last recorded at 136,865 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jan 2018: 11 miles, lower than 177,031 miles on 18 Nov 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,849 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 4,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,865 miles
- 2024 – 13,404 miles
- 2021 – 12,338 miles
- 2020 – 12,338 miles
- 2019 – 4,584 miles
- 2018 – 11 miles
- 2016 – 177,031 miles
- 2015 – 166,911 miles
- 2014 – 158,001 miles
- 2013 – 149,194 miles
- 2012 – 141,719 miles
- 2011 – 105,572 miles
- 2009 – 81,415 miles
- 2008 – 70,198 miles
- 2007 – 58,671 miles
- 2006 – 47,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2009
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A FRAME ATTACHMENT POINTS BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded in various areas needs underseal cleaning off and re-treating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,865 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 136,865 miles
- Test number
- 397432417307
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail136,849 miles (+123,445)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,849 miles
- Test number
- 606632600984
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass13,404 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 13,404 miles
- Test number
- 451736506854
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A FRAME ATTACHMENT POINTS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded in various areas needs underseal cleaning off and re-treating (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail13,397 miles (+1,059)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,397 miles
- Test number
- 596193002904
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP OF A FRAME MOUNTING POINT AND SPRING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A FRAME ATTACHMENT POINTS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded in various areas needs underseal cleaning off and re-treating (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass12,338 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 12,338 miles
- Test number
- 454857364905
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 bump stops missing
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to chassis
Fail12,338 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,338 miles
- Test number
- 538796670933
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 bump stops missing
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to chassis
Pass6,512 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 6,512 miles
- Test number
- 289509745593
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail6,511 miles (+1,927)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,511 miles
- Test number
- 796774719399
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass4,584 miles (+4,573)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 4,584 miles
- Test number
- 259311838097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 11 miles
- Test number
- 469371957117
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 711206838660
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub slight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass177,031 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 177,031 miles
- Test number
- 890005964706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,024 miles (+10,113)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,024 miles
- Test number
- 392559661392
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all across back chassie (6.1.B.2)
Pass166,911 miles (+8,910)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 166,911 miles
- Test number
- 838591841009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 158,001 miles
- Test number
- 275650314348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,001 miles (+8,807)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,001 miles
- Test number
- 216859404393
- FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Pass149,194 miles (+7,475)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 149,194 miles
- Test number
- 618011213340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 141,719 miles
- Test number
- 867883012368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,719 miles (+8,093)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,719 miles
- Test number
- 857363812344
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,626 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 133,626 miles
- Test number
- 497166632187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Fail133,626 miles (+28,054)9 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,626 miles
- Test number
- 316135932173
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteNearside washer jet blocked
- NoteOffside rear mudflap insecure
Pass105,572 miles (+24,157)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 105,572 miles
- Test number
- 629556961005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,415 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 81,415 miles
- Test number
- 110052159396
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail81,415 miles (+11,217)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,415 miles
- Test number
- 633891159313
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 70,198 miles
- Test number
- 554429448319
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail70,198 miles (+11,527)5 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,198 miles
- Test number
- 941984948330
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail58,671 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,671 miles
- Test number
- 103955007314
- Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,671 miles (+11,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 58,671 miles
- Test number
- 793625007371
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 47,037 miles
- Test number
- 972359276222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 BSS
- Does L90 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BSS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BSS?
- The MOT on L90 BSS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 BSS done?
- L90 BSS was recorded at 136,865 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
- Has L90 BSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BSS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L90 BSS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 BSS find?
- L90 BSS passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.
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