Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
L99 BJWMOT history
L99 BJW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,797 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 151,797 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 BJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 BJW was last recorded at 151,797 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,659 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 138 miles
- Average per year
- 3,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,797 miles
- 2025 – 151,659 miles
- 2023 – 145,987 miles
- 2022 – 141,056 miles
- 2018 – 136,309 miles
- 2016 – 135,075 miles
- 2015 – 124,487 miles
- 2013 – 114,659 miles
- 2011 – 113,863 miles
- 2010 – 113,615 miles
- 2009 – 108,303 miles
- 2008 – 105,199 miles
- 2006 – 89,968 miles
- 2005 – 81,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,797 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,797 miles (+138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 151,797 miles
- Test number
- 827488052929
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,659 miles (+58)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 151,659 miles
- Test number
- 152571024076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail151,601 miles (+5,614)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,601 miles
- Test number
- 907085752216
- DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass145,987 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 145,987 miles
- Test number
- 805663388661
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivels weeping
Pass141,056 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,056 miles
- Test number
- 161726070691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,038 miles (+4,729)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,038 miles
- Test number
- 924412100065
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,309 miles (+1,234)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 136,309 miles
- Test number
- 697494960327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,075 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,075 miles
- Test number
- 817194536972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Pass124,487 miles (+9,828)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 124,487 miles
- Test number
- 997955355195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,659 miles (+796)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 114,659 miles
- Test number
- 639187573120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,863 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 113,863 miles
- Test number
- 496505901461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,615 miles (+5,312)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 113,615 miles
- Test number
- 392623140408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 108,303 miles
- Test number
- 651377819267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,303 miles (+3,104)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,303 miles
- Test number
- 342761119426
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,199 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 105,199 miles
- Test number
- 444131338096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,189 miles (+15,221)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,189 miles
- Test number
- 104502828477
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass89,968 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 89,968 miles
- Test number
- 660393716326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,565 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 81,565 miles
- Test number
- 354283545223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,502 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,502 miles
- Test number
- 692349435267
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about L99 BJW
- Does L99 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 BJW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 BJW?
- The MOT on L99 BJW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 BJW done?
- L99 BJW was recorded at 151,797 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
- Has L99 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 BJW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L99 BJW 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 L99 BJW find?
- L99 BJW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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