Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
234 BBYMOT history
234 BBY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 92,382 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 234 BBY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
234 BBY was last recorded at 92,382 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 92,328 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 54 miles
- Average per year
- 4,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,382 miles
- 2025 – 90,465 miles
- 2024 – 86,921 miles
- 2023 – 84,527 miles
- 2022 – 77,865 miles
- 2021 – 72,216 miles
- 2020 – 66,864 miles
- 2019 – 59,138 miles
- 2018 – 52,363 miles
- 2017 – 44,878 miles
- 2016 – 36,939 miles
- 2015 – 32,557 miles
- 2014 – 29,529 miles
- 2013 – 25,332 miles
- 2012 – 21,158 miles
- 2011 – 17,719 miles
- 2009 – 10,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,382 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,382 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 92,382 miles
- Test number
- 805819235289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,328 miles (+1,863)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,328 miles
- Test number
- 854933781590
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass90,465 miles (+3,544)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 90,465 miles
- Test number
- 158599290310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,921 miles (+2,394)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 86,921 miles
- Test number
- 125803030291
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass84,527 miles (+6,662)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 311085478681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass77,865 miles (+5,649)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,865 miles
- Test number
- 203027925626
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop front uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering arm at steering box
Pass72,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 322642943256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,216 miles (+5,352)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,216 miles
- Test number
- 405898133094
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,864 miles (+7,726)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,864 miles
- Test number
- 418722176499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPARK BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
Pass59,138 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,138 miles
- Test number
- 242055830858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail59,138 miles (+6,775)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,138 miles
- Test number
- 780939819420
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,363 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 52,363 miles
- Test number
- 476743625925
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail52,363 miles (+7,485)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,363 miles
- Test number
- 297051753827
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass44,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,878 miles
- Test number
- 950066481164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,878 miles (+7,939)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,878 miles
- Test number
- 793899938348
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass36,939 miles (+4,382)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 36,939 miles
- Test number
- 579565405013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,557 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,557 miles
- Test number
- 589425905115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,529 miles
- Test number
- 119724494094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,529 miles (+4,197)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,529 miles
- Test number
- 589323494049
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Pass25,332 miles (+4,174)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,332 miles
- Test number
- 509054293065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass21,158 miles (+3,439)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 21,158 miles
- Test number
- 176847102147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,719 miles (+7,434)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 17,719 miles
- Test number
- 415169101150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 10,285 miles
- Test number
- 681022089202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 234 BBY
- What vehicle is registration 234 BBY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 234 BBY on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2006. 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 234 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 234 BBY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 234 BBY?
- The MOT on 234 BBY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 234 BBY done?
- 234 BBY was recorded at 92,382 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
- Has 234 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 234 BBY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on 234 BBY 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 234 BBY find?
- 234 BBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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