Land Rover Defender
Multi-colour · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc
770 BAMMOT history
770 BAM is a multi-colour diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 160,473 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 770 BAM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 31 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
770 BAM was last recorded at 160,473 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,742 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 731 miles
- Average per year
- 2,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,473 miles
- 2025 – 159,742 miles
- 2023 – 159,127 miles
- 2022 – 158,994 miles
- 2017 – 146,038 miles
- 2015 – 144,237 miles
- 2014 – 139,951 miles
- 2013 – 134,758 miles
- 2012 – 128,050 miles
- 2011 – 125,251 miles
- 2010 – 120,529 miles
- 2009 – 119,314 miles
- 2007 – 109,662 miles
- 2006 – 109,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,473 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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013
Both front tyres cracked/perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Fuel tank corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,473 miles (+731)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 160,473 miles
- Test number
- 627955516404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,742 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 159,742 miles
- Test number
- 953649231837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,127 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 159,127 miles
- Test number
- 910891657927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,994 miles (+12,956)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 158,994 miles
- Test number
- 439879463306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,038 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 146,038 miles
- Test number
- 682110333801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,237 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 144,237 miles
- Test number
- 623360033145
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked/perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
Fail144,237 miles (+4,286)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,237 miles
- Test number
- 816663270243
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked/perished
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
Pass139,951 miles (+36)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,951 miles
- Test number
- 346231654415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls perished
- NoteOil leak
Fail139,915 miles (+5,157)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,915 miles
- Test number
- 757688944240
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls perished
- NoteOil leak
Pass134,758 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 134,758 miles
- Test number
- 695831643120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,664 miles (+6,614)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,664 miles
- Test number
- 287416833437
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass128,050 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,050 miles
- Test number
- 176180712135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,045 miles (+2,794)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,045 miles
- Test number
- 206128202159
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass125,251 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 125,251 miles
- Test number
- 475219731177
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail125,251 miles (+4,722)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,251 miles
- Test number
- 579069531175
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass120,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 120,529 miles
- Test number
- 231848610199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,529 miles (+1,215)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,529 miles
- Test number
- 640908110160
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass119,314 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 119,314 miles
- Test number
- 284411739137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,285 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,285 miles
- Test number
- 124901819180
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteSlight play in drop arm
Pass109,733 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 109,733 km
- Test number
- 770015587237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,662 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,662 miles
- Test number
- 670774747254
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass109,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 109,662 miles
- Test number
- 532431966250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,662 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,662 miles
- Test number
- 570806956280
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Questions about 770 BAM
- What vehicle is registration 770 BAM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 770 BAM on a multi-colour diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 770 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 770 BAM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 770 BAM?
- The MOT on 770 BAM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 770 BAM done?
- 770 BAM was recorded at 160,473 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
- Has 770 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 770 BAM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on 770 BAM 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 770 BAM find?
- 770 BAM passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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