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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,494 cc

1976 BEMOT history

1976 BE is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

1976 BE white 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 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,249 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1976 BE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1976 BE was last recorded at 172,249 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,655 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,594 miles
Average per year
12,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,249 miles
  • 2025 – 168,655 miles
  • 2024 – 167,262 miles
  • 2023 – 163,032 miles
  • 2022 – 159,214 miles
  • 2021 – 155,809 miles
  • 2020 – 139,972 miles
  • 2019 – 114,847 miles
  • 2018 – 90,001 miles
  • 2017 – 73,352 miles
  • 2016 – 50,989 miles
  • 2015 – 35,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,249 miles
    Test number
    791997815811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail172,249 miles (+3,594)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,249 miles
    Test number
    867093406290
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm off box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass168,655 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,655 miles
    Test number
    840759932494
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,655 miles (+1,393)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,655 miles
    Test number
    246389258573
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,262 miles
    Test number
    220468118394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,262 miles (+4,230)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,262 miles
    Test number
    228974832476
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass163,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,032 miles
    Test number
    605053740084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,032 miles (+3,818)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,032 miles
    Test number
    617726132429
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass159,214 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,214 miles
    Test number
    135028316973
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail159,211 miles (+3,402)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,211 miles
    Test number
    111969785045
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box arm main retaining nut to steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,809 miles
    Test number
    584166026440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,809 miles (+15,837)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,809 miles
    Test number
    598386246450
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass139,972 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    633789913805
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail139,969 miles (+25,122)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    780930182675
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass114,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,847 miles
    Test number
    807604374782
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail114,847 miles (+24,846)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,847 miles
    Test number
    929701576091
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass90,001 miles (+16,649)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,001 miles
    Test number
    353894802587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,352 miles (+22,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,352 miles
    Test number
    145311483435
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass50,989 miles (+15,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,989 miles
    Test number
    376622493738
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside/nearside `lower and uppers bushes (2.7.4)

  20. Pass35,768 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    969249775026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,765 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    318638375040
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 1976 BE

What vehicle is registration 1976 BE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1976 BE on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1976 BE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1976 BE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1976 BE?
The MOT on 1976 BE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1976 BE done?
1976 BE was recorded at 172,249 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 12,450 miles a year.
Has 1976 BE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1976 BE has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 1976 BE 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 1976 BE find?
1976 BE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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