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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

L90 BTBMOT history

L90 BTB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 145,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L90 BTB green 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,306 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BTB was last recorded at 145,306 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,212 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,094 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,306 miles
  • 2025 – 144,212 miles
  • 2024 – 142,437 miles
  • 2023 – 140,869 miles
  • 2022 – 139,398 miles
  • 2021 – 138,095 miles
  • 2020 – 137,102 miles
  • 2019 – 135,575 miles
  • 2018 – 134,171 miles
  • 2017 – 133,117 miles
  • 2016 – 132,084 miles
  • 2015 – 130,854 miles
  • 2014 – 129,865 miles
  • 2013 – 128,155 miles
  • 2012 – 125,040 miles
  • 2011 – 122,365 miles
  • 2010 – 118,806 miles
  • 2009 – 115,683 miles
  • 2008 – 111,757 miles
  • 2007 – 103,932 miles
  • 2006 – 94,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,306 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

34 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,306 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,306 miles
    Test number
    137275424199
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass144,212 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,212 miles
    Test number
    869642753767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail144,165 miles (+1,728)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    129663030451
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass142,437 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,437 miles
    Test number
    335677351446
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass140,869 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,869 miles
    Test number
    971784768072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,847 miles (+1,449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,847 miles
    Test number
    719265546856
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,398 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,398 miles
    Test number
    188259846539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,344 miles (+249)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,344 miles
    Test number
    168039063750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass138,095 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,095 miles
    Test number
    430806926215
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass137,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,102 miles
    Test number
    371504937063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,102 miles (+1,527)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,102 miles
    Test number
    478921631333
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass135,575 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,575 miles
    Test number
    522423995287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,171 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,171 miles
    Test number
    425753596891
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slight blow
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f track rod gaitors becoming perished

  14. Pass133,117 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,117 miles
    Test number
    601522364621
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f wipers becoming perished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on o/s/f hub seal

  15. Pass132,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    491997729001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,084 miles (+1,230)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    263519939049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass130,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    885167825240
    • NoteO/S/F SWIVEL JOINT BEGINING TO WEAP.
    • NoteREAR CROSSMEMBER BECOMING CORRODED.

  18. Fail130,854 miles (+989)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    806920625240
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/F SWIVEL JOINT BEGINING TO WEAP.
    • NoteREAR CROSSMEMBER BECOMING CORRODED.

  19. Pass129,865 miles (+1,710)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    747621824249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll 4 coil spring corroded
    • NoteOsf hub seal slight leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes becomming corroded x3

  20. Pass128,155 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,155 miles
    Test number
    597079213261
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F TRACK ROD COVERS BECOMING PERISHED.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES X3 BECOMING CORRODED.
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK ON O/S/F HUB SEAL

  21. Fail128,155 miles (+3,115)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,155 miles
    Test number
    698047513243
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteO/S/F & N/S/F TRACK ROD COVERS BECOMING PERISHED.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES X3 BECOMING CORRODED.
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK ON O/S/F HUB SEAL

  22. Pass125,040 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    368849912471
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED
    • NoteSTEERING ARM BAR BALL JOINT DUST COVERS BECOMING PERISHED

  23. Fail125,040 miles (+2,675)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    486284612201
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED
    • NoteSTEERING ARM BAR BALL JOINT DUST COVERS BECOMING PERISHED

  24. Pass122,365 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    968138511264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  25. Fail122,365 miles (+3,559)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,365 miles
    Test number
    215998511274
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  26. Fail118,806 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    164281720223
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deteriorated

  27. Pass118,806 miles (+3,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    303541920205
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade deteriorated

  28. Pass115,683 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,683 miles
    Test number
    924712329252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass111,757 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    380561928268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHorn performance poor

  30. Fail111,757 miles (+7,825)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,757 miles
    Test number
    530871328227
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHorn performance poor

  31. Pass103,932 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,932 miles
    Test number
    411350577195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront registration plate delaminating
    • NoteHorn weak

  32. Fail103,930 miles (+9,527)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    400316767183
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteFront registration plate delaminating
    • NoteHorn weak

  33. Pass94,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    970460366128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail94,403 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    121839856102
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about L90 BTB

Does L90 BTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BTB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BTB?
The MOT on L90 BTB is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BTB done?
L90 BTB was recorded at 145,306 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has L90 BTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BTB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 BTB 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 BTB find?
L90 BTB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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