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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

203 BMJMOT history

203 BMJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

203 BMJ black 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,004 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
203 BMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

203 BMJ was last recorded at 103,004 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,004 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,004 miles
  • 2025 – 97,960 miles
  • 2023 – 93,435 miles
  • 2022 – 87,854 miles
  • 2021 – 87,746 miles
  • 2020 – 86,474 miles
  • 2019 – 83,360 miles
  • 2018 – 80,978 miles
  • 2017 – 73,043 miles
  • 2016 – 64,141 miles
  • 2015 – 62,149 miles
  • 2014 – 45,232 miles
  • 2013 – 30,527 miles
  • 2012 – 12,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,004 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    937989846359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,004 miles (+5,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    561907488600
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  3. Pass97,960 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    255801773626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,953 miles (+4,518)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    515722408013
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bulkhead at bottom heavily corroded both sides
  5. Pass93,435 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    982476992589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,854 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    124982715939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,746 miles (+1,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    133623613785
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass86,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,474 miles
    Test number
    127262001960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail86,474 miles (+3,114)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,474 miles
    Test number
    821338329852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass83,360 miles (+2,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    198270015096
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass80,978 miles (+7,935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    491069179978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,043 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    338023743704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,141 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    275403454112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,149 miles (+16,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    739933215240
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass45,232 miles (+14,705)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    196002914206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,527 miles (+17,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,527 miles
    Test number
    378274913493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,563 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    446915312236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,625 miles
    Test number
    388441622169
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail11,625 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,625 miles
    Test number
    908911822109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 203 BMJ

What vehicle is registration 203 BMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 203 BMJ on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jun 2009. 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 203 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 203 BMJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 203 BMJ?
The MOT on 203 BMJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 203 BMJ done?
203 BMJ was recorded at 103,004 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,639 miles a year.
Has 203 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 203 BMJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 203 BMJ 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 203 BMJ find?
203 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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