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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L90 BTVMOT history

L90 BTV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

L90 BTV 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
132,109 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BTV was last recorded at 132,109 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2009: 76,389 miles, lower than 743,286 miles on 26 Mar 2008.
  • 22 Mar 2011: 80,238 miles, lower than 783,909 miles on 25 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,060 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,109 miles
  • 2025 – 126,472 miles
  • 2024 – 117,555 miles
  • 2023 – 110,408 miles
  • 2022 – 104,880 miles
  • 2021 – 104,637 miles
  • 2020 – 104,124 miles
  • 2019 – 103,650 miles
  • 2018 – 102,933 miles
  • 2017 – 99,362 miles
  • 2016 – 91,694 miles
  • 2015 – 86,698 miles
  • 2014 – 84,532 miles
  • 2013 – 83,163 miles
  • 2012 – 81,999 miles
  • 2011 – 80,238 miles
  • 2010 – 783,909 miles
  • 2009 – 76,389 miles
  • 2008 – 743,286 miles
  • 2007 – 66,401 miles
  • 2006 – 58,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged - Black tape close to digits (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,109 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    474788289432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged - Black tape close to digits (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail132,060 miles (+5,588)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,060 miles
    Test number
    239396936419
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing Steering adjuster rod locking nut missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged - Black tape close to digits (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass126,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    485943716463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount boot split.

  4. Fail126,471 miles (+8,916)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    456671670822
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount boot split.

  5. Pass117,555 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    973890977089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,408 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    496595350231
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail110,408 miles (+5,528)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    958491025049
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,880 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    752449092626
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,637 miles (+513)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,637 miles
    Test number
    136555592209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Clutch pedal rubber slightly damaged / worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers side, slight fraying at bottom of belt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Perishing / torn.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    842140919561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OSR BUMP STOP DEGRADED

  11. Fail104,124 miles (+474)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    808655662329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen OSF WASHER JET INADEQUATE SPRAY (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear OSR BUMP STOP DEGRADED

  12. Pass103,650 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,650 miles
    Test number
    624143735124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,933 miles (+3,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    256978339819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,362 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    540799913526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,694 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    334209944660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,698 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    979233515196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,532 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    847895214156
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass83,163 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    698815903133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    806912202103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,999 miles (+1,761)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    237844992017
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass80,238 miles (-703,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    117921081400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

  22. Pass783,909 miles (+707,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    783,909 miles
    Test number
    742464580015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,389 miles (-666,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    170009289033
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass743,286 miles (+676,885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    743,286 miles
    Test number
    590546988039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,401 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    633846487081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,935 miles
    Test number
    303543196046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BTV

Does L90 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BTV is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BTV?
The MOT on L90 BTV is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BTV done?
L90 BTV was recorded at 132,109 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,619 miles a year.
Has L90 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BTV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 BTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BTV find?
L90 BTV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged - black tape close to digits; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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