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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

517 BOOMOT history

517 BOO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

517 BOO blue 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,639 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
517 BOO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

517 BOO was last recorded at 102,639 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 2,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,999 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,640 miles
Average per year
4,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,639 miles
  • 2024 – 99,999 miles
  • 2023 – 95,676 miles
  • 2022 – 90,978 miles
  • 2021 – 90,296 miles
  • 2020 – 89,015 miles
  • 2019 – 84,012 miles
  • 2018 – 76,005 miles
  • 2017 – 71,052 miles
  • 2016 – 66,426 miles
  • 2015 – 61,199 miles
  • 2014 – 56,571 miles
  • 2013 – 52,015 miles
  • 2012 – 47,271 miles
  • 2011 – 41,404 miles
  • 2010 – 33,588 miles
  • 2009 – 27,219 miles
  • 2008 – 22,297 miles
  • 2007 – 18,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,639 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,639 miles
    Test number
    878948253457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,999 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    235978814874
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail99,998 miles (+4,322)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,998 miles
    Test number
    524659795365
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass95,676 miles (+4,698)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    402570702988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,978 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    548211886252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,977 miles (+681)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    197040296787
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,296 miles (+1,281)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    345933694893
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under seat battery clamps hanging below vehicle . unable to inspect for presence and security . possibility of shorting if present (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel housing seals leaking . possible brake contamination in future
    • AdvisoryNo front anti roll bar present
    • AdvisoryNo rear anti roll bar present

  8. Pass89,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,015 miles
    Test number
    441671623822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,014 miles (+5,002)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    110670859052
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass84,012 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    716673499701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,005 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,005 miles
    Test number
    634688114489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail76,003 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    631475160830
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,052 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,052 miles
    Test number
    815812964693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,426 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    793180382111
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight vplay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe by expansion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs slight oil leak from seals

  15. Fail66,426 miles (+5,227)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    720052743068
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight vplay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe by expansion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs slight oil leak from seals

  16. Pass61,199 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    639876430842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted front bush (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from n/s/f+o/s/f swivel seals

  17. Fail61,199 miles (+4,628)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    734041538962
    • FailureFuel system component leaking around engine area (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted front bush (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from n/s/f+o/s/f swivel seals

  18. Pass56,571 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    199257464287
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from rear of the engine
    • NoteOil leak from the rover drive unit

  19. Fail56,568 miles (+4,553)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    347277764469
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from rear of the engine
    • NoteOil leak from the rover drive unit

  20. Pass52,015 miles (+4,744)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    359539563460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  21. Pass47,271 miles (+5,867)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    888350072256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front+rear tyres perished

  22. Pass41,404 miles (+7,816)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    916516151274
    • NotePerishing to outer side walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres.
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension upper A frame ball joint
    • NoteSlight seepage from nearside front swivel housing seal.

  23. Pass33,588 miles (+6,369)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    664800270209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filler neck hose starting to perish
    • NoteHi-level brake light inop
    • NoteNearside rear trailing arm front bush damaged
    • NoteSlight outer sidewall damage to all four tyres

  24. Pass27,219 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,219 miles
    Test number
    463821779218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,297 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    494511568245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    391401867261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 517 BOO

What vehicle is registration 517 BOO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 517 BOO on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jul 2004. 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 517 BOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 517 BOO is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 517 BOO?
The MOT on 517 BOO is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 517 BOO done?
517 BOO was recorded at 102,639 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,669 miles a year.
Has 517 BOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 517 BOO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 517 BOO 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 517 BOO find?
517 BOO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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