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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L90 BWWMOT history

L90 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L90 BWW blue 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,473 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 BWW was last recorded at 125,473 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,304 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,473 miles
  • 2024 – 125,304 miles
  • 2023 – 122,646 miles
  • 2022 – 120,397 miles
  • 2021 – 120,250 miles
  • 2020 – 119,298 miles
  • 2019 – 118,070 miles
  • 2017 – 116,788 miles
  • 2016 – 111,995 miles
  • 2015 – 106,587 miles
  • 2014 – 101,189 miles
  • 2013 – 96,360 miles
  • 2012 – 93,293 miles
  • 2011 – 90,389 miles
  • 2010 – 87,262 miles
  • 2009 – 82,866 miles
  • 2008 – 64,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,473 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central All brakes showing signs of being hot, heavy corrsion to pad pins & calipers full system requuires attension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,473 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,473 miles
    Test number
    930197156717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,304 miles (+2,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,304 miles
    Test number
    158158476588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x mmber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass122,646 miles (+2,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    371159355025
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,397 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,397 miles
    Test number
    339157245841
    • AdvisoryCentral All brakes showing signs of being hot, heavy corrsion to pad pins & calipers full system requuires attension
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components corrded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail120,392 miles (+142)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,392 miles
    Test number
    296913851167
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral All brakes showing signs of being hot, heavy corrsion to pad pins & calipers full system requuires attension
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components corrded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass120,250 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    895735241895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,298 miles (+1,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,298 miles
    Test number
    241844055281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass118,070 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    107299484321
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass116,788 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    588213990250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,750 miles (+4,755)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    710045358324
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel hub seals leaking

  11. Pass111,995 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    232662247871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    908607084824
    • AdvisoryLower all brakepipes undersealed unable to examine them
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail106,587 miles (+5,398)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    668284611385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryLower all brakepipes undersealed unable to examine them
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass101,189 miles (+4,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    867195424370
    • NoteVehicle underside heavily undersealed

  15. Pass96,360 miles (+3,067)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    906278433374
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle waxed

  16. Pass93,293 miles (+2,904)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    175933752392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal preventing a full inspection.

  17. Pass90,389 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    497873821429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,262 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    492003430382
    • NoteRear propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

  19. Fail87,262 miles (+4,396)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    611143130321
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

  20. Pass82,866 miles (+18,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    833561219354
    • NoteFront tyres getting quite worn

  21. Pass64,637 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    160071618372
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail64,637 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    254991018319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 BWW

Does L90 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 BWW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 BWW?
The MOT on L90 BWW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 BWW done?
L90 BWW was recorded at 125,473 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has L90 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 BWW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L90 BWW 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 BWW find?
L90 BWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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