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Land Rover Defender

Maroon and Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L90 BWBMOT history

L90 BWB is a maroon and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

L90 BWB maroon 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,009 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Maroon and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BWB was last recorded at 100,009 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,009 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,009 miles
  • 2024 – 100,009 miles
  • 2023 – 100,007 miles
  • 2022 – 99,326 miles
  • 2021 – 98,359 miles
  • 2020 – 98,051 miles
  • 2019 – 96,371 miles
  • 2018 – 96,225 miles
  • 2017 – 84,710 miles
  • 2016 – 74,286 miles
  • 2015 – 72,196 miles
  • 2014 – 66,900 miles
  • 2013 – 62,435 miles
  • 2012 – 56,737 miles
  • 2011 – 53,319 miles
  • 2009 – 46,209 miles
  • 2008 – 28,732 miles
  • 2007 – 22,041 miles
  • 2006 – 20,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    153428304242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,009 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    763437437772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,007 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    743919642096
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass99,326 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    168705000616
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass98,359 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    122032171083
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass98,051 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    500147859238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,371 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    572340454581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,225 miles (+11,515)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    753852903437
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Al joint boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass84,710 miles (+10,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,710 miles
    Test number
    564295006634
    • AdvisoryIt's a Landrover
  10. Pass74,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    998816106673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,284 miles (+2,088)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    901290954014
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking out of Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass72,196 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,196 miles
    Test number
    268116735164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass66,900 miles (+4,465)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    227274834474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake warning light not working
  14. Pass62,435 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    239781543129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,295 miles (+5,558)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    239334233497
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCorosion to frontcenter crossmembers both sides marked chalk
  16. Pass56,737 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    107573842184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,319 miles (+7,110)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,319 miles
    Test number
    716588041134
    • NoteFront and rear suspension rusting
    • NoteRear discs rusting
    • NoteUnderside rusting
  18. Pass46,209 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    751605309264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Fail46,189 miles (+17,457)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    661804109269
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOuter Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass28,732 miles (+6,691)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    971201118231
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteMovement drop arm joint
    • NoteOs rear disc poor
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis
  21. Pass22,041 miles (+1,635)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,041 miles
    Test number
    352158307297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral rusting on underbody and chassis
  22. Pass20,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,406 miles
    Test number
    993824516278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,405 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,405 miles
    Test number
    622554216269
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about L90 BWB

Does L90 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BWB is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 BWB?
The MOT on L90 BWB is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BWB done?
L90 BWB was recorded at 100,009 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has L90 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BWB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 BWB 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 BWB find?
L90 BWB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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