BLU90 - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
34
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
14
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 155,138 mi
Expires: 27 May 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front panhard rod bush deteriorating
- Advisory Offside Front hub sill has slight oil leak
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,360 mi
Expires: 19 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front hub seal has slight oil leak
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 12 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,266 mi
Expires: 19 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front hub seal has slight oil leak
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory steering damper bush has slight play
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,202 mi
Expires: 19 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front steering damper bush has slight play
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front hub sill has slight leak
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,460 mi
Expires: 19 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Failed - 01 December 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,437 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Passed - 11 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,819 mi
Expires: 19 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper swivel
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 10 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,817 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper swivel
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 13 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,548 mi
Expires: 19 December 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 13 December 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,546 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 20 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,791 mi
Expires: 19 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 18 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,788 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Major Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 17 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,559 mi
Expires: 17 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight wear in offside front axle bush
- Advisory Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 10 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,555 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in wheel (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight wear in offside front axle bush
- Advisory Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 09 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,098 mi
Expires: 17 February 2017
Failed - 08 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,096 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Passed - 10 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,456 mi
Expires: 17 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 10 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,454 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 11 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,335 mi
Expires: 17 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 08 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,055 mi
Expires: 17 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 07 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,053 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 08 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,498 mi
Expires: 17 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 02 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,480 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 14 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,832 mi
Expires: 17 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 14 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,832 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 11 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,170 mi
Expires: 17 February 2011
Failed - 09 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,159 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Major Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Passed - 09 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,054 mi
Expires: 17 February 2010
Passed - 11 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,112 mi
Expires: 17 February 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 11 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,112 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 14 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,463 mi
Expires: 17 February 2008
Failed - 14 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,463 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 13 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,515 mi
Expires: 17 February 2007
Failed - 10 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,512 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Major Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BLU90?
The MOT expires on 27 May 2026.
What is the tax status of BLU90?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of BLU90?
This is a 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BLU90?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.