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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 BUHMOT history

L90 BUH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

L90 BUH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
154,097 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BUH was last recorded at 154,097 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 1,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,145 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,952 miles
Average per year
4,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,097 miles
  • 2024 – 152,145 miles
  • 2023 – 152,136 miles
  • 2022 – 150,877 miles
  • 2021 – 149,272 miles
  • 2020 – 148,047 miles
  • 2018 – 147,401 miles
  • 2017 – 146,943 miles
  • 2016 – 139,183 miles
  • 2015 – 131,146 miles
  • 2014 – 121,701 miles
  • 2013 – 113,723 miles
  • 2012 – 106,993 miles
  • 2011 – 100,195 miles
  • 2010 – 91,339 miles
  • 2009 – 80,505 miles
  • 2008 – 73,949 miles
  • 2007 – 72,809 miles
  • 2006 – 70,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,097 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,097 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,097 miles
    Test number
    210423213367
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,145 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,145 miles
    Test number
    714805825587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,136 miles (+1,259)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,136 miles
    Test number
    129799672996
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass150,877 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,877 miles
    Test number
    290421568221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,272 miles
    Test number
    270107984554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corrosion

  6. Fail149,272 miles (+1,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,272 miles
    Test number
    189699345932
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corrosion

  7. Pass148,047 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,047 miles
    Test number
    378106174164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,401 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    661167530328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,943 miles (+7,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,943 miles
    Test number
    112402538451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,183 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,183 miles
    Test number
    233354813060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,146 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    561469538335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,701 miles (+7,978)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,701 miles
    Test number
    196497844208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteAll tyres slightly aged cracked
    • NoteO/s/f swiver/hub seal leaking oil slightly

  13. Fail113,723 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,723 miles
    Test number
    559815453232
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass113,723 miles (+6,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,723 miles
    Test number
    699875053257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass106,993 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    318823962291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteHarsh Vibration through the vehicle at idle speed

  16. Fail106,993 miles (+6,798)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    496883262286
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteHarsh Vibration through the vehicle at idle speed

  17. Pass100,195 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,195 miles
    Test number
    739393961246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,339 miles (+10,834)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    102297660214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,505 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    850019669264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,949 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    400700968255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,926 miles (+1,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    634724858252
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass72,809 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    343593967436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,802 miles (+2,295)1 dangerous8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    360300367459
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r indicator lens becoming faded

  24. Pass70,507 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,507 miles
    Test number
    242134346243
    • NoteAs failure sheet

  25. Fail70,506 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    181913646205
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Questions about L90 BUH

Does L90 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 BUH expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 BUH?
The MOT on L90 BUH expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 BUH done?
L90 BUH was recorded at 154,097 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
Has L90 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BUH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 BUH 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 BUH find?
L90 BUH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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