
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L90 BXLMOT history
L90 BXL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 108,635 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BXL
- 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
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BXL was last recorded at 108,635 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 108,631 miles · 31 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 108,635 miles
- 2021 – 106,292 miles
- 2019 – 106,077 miles
- 2016 – 102,394 miles
- 2015 – 96,503 miles
- 2014 – 89,876 miles
- 2013 – 83,644 miles
- 2011 – 74,321 miles
- 2010 – 53,248 miles
- 2009 – 37,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,635 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,635 miles
- Test number
- 531224891049
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,631 miles (+2,339)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,631 miles
- Test number
- 867350866072
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,292 miles (+215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,292 miles
- Test number
- 462947161518
- AdvisoryRear propshaft UJ slightly worn
Pass106,077 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 106,077 miles
- Test number
- 587987588179
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass102,394 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 102,394 miles
- Test number
- 587849064083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Fail102,388 miles (+5,885)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,388 miles
- Test number
- 478330320422
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Pass96,503 miles (+13)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 96,503 miles
- Test number
- 975177255066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished
- NoteOffside front tyre is sligthly cracked/perished
Fail96,490 miles (+6,614)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,490 miles
- Test number
- 355065455028
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished
- NoteOffside front tyre is sligthly cracked/perished
Pass89,876 miles (+6,232)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,876 miles
- Test number
- 348265254072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,644 miles (+283)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 83,644 miles
- Test number
- 806864343035
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail83,361 miles (+9,040)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,361 miles
- Test number
- 165633343466
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass74,321 miles (+7,207)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 74,321 miles
- Test number
- 269790721320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,114 miles (+13,866)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 67,114 miles
- Test number
- 859780211140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,248 miles (+15,657)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,248 miles
- Test number
- 104911090490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 37,591 miles
- Test number
- 330229419164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail37,591 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,591 miles
- Test number
- 372068319171
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L90 BXL
- Does L90 BXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 BXL expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BXL?
- The MOT on L90 BXL expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 BXL done?
- L90 BXL was recorded at 108,635 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
- Has L90 BXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BXL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on L90 BXL 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 BXL find?
- L90 BXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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