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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 BVCMOT history

L90 BVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L90 BVC 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,767 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BVC was last recorded at 110,767 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2014: 91,832 miles, lower than 886,969 miles on 14 May 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,236 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,767 miles
  • 2025 – 105,236 miles
  • 2024 – 100,719 miles
  • 2022 – 100,443 miles
  • 2021 – 100,210 miles
  • 2020 – 99,510 miles
  • 2019 – 99,176 miles
  • 2018 – 97,976 miles
  • 2017 – 96,500 miles
  • 2016 – 94,847 miles
  • 2015 – 94,008 miles
  • 2014 – 91,832 miles
  • 2013 – 886,969 miles
  • 2012 – 84,100 miles
  • 2011 – 70,928 miles
  • 2010 – 59,544 miles
  • 2009 – 44,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,767 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper has slight play in front

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,767 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    142327290932
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper has slight play in front
  2. Pass105,236 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    411136424064
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,719 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    213595224131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,443 miles (+233)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,443 miles
    Test number
    548576168936
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass100,210 miles (+700)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    714664282758
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass99,510 miles (+334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,510 miles
    Test number
    897122132955
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,176 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    543565824820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    259276548493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  9. Fail97,976 miles (+1,476)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    785725586926
    • FailureCentral Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  10. Pass96,500 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,500 miles
    Test number
    376230606650
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass94,847 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    918814440399
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass94,008 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,008 miles
    Test number
    298498705446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,832 miles (-795,137)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    246945134170
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteThe n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades are split on their ends
  14. Pass886,969 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    886,969 miles
    Test number
    217894833164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteW /screen has a chip
  15. Fail886,969 miles (+802,869)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    886,969 miles
    Test number
    437994833190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteW /screen has a chip
  16. Pass84,100 miles (+13,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    208716642190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass70,928 miles (+11,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,928 miles
    Test number
    747241341180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,544 miles (+14,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,544 miles
    Test number
    701807140167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    940439039106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 BVC

Does L90 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BVC is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BVC?
The MOT on L90 BVC is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BVC done?
L90 BVC was recorded at 110,767 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has L90 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BVC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L90 BVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 BVC find?
L90 BVC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central front steering damper has slight play in front.

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