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Land Rover Defender

Cream · Diesel · 1988 · 2,495 cc

789 BODMOT history

789 BOD is a cream diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

789 BOD cream Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2024
Mileage
86,498 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
789 BOD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
24 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

789 BOD was last recorded at 86,498 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,411 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,498 miles
  • 2020 – 86,411 miles
  • 2019 – 86,323 miles
  • 2018 – 86,121 miles
  • 2017 – 85,792 miles
  • 2016 – 85,367 miles
  • 2015 – 85,018 miles
  • 2014 – 84,627 miles
  • 2013 – 84,352 miles
  • 2012 – 83,471 miles
  • 2011 – 82,605 miles
  • 2010 – 81,589 miles
  • 2009 – 80,579 miles
  • 2008 – 79,590 miles
  • 2007 – 78,665 miles
  • 2006 – 77,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,498 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,498 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    520024443260
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,411 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    941962628300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,323 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    630288588707
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle light leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,121 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    286898987359
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle diff seal leaking oil

  5. Fail86,121 miles (+329)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    390054849053
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nut missing from bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nut missing from bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle diff seal leaking oil

  6. Pass85,792 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    984471295331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,367 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    671613179595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass85,018 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    584297331967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,627 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,627 miles
    Test number
    937899704392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,352 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    108442503348
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass84,352 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    485312003323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,471 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    407383402320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,605 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    308754701395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    170345480202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,589 miles (+1,010)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    251675080222
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

  16. Pass80,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    732672389229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,579 miles (+989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    853462189235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass79,590 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    720704788261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    370465887440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,665 miles (+1,024)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    894282287264
    • DangerousBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Fail77,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    513844186291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass77,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    832714786277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 789 BOD

What vehicle is registration 789 BOD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 789 BOD on a cream diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Aug 1988. 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 789 BOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 789 BOD expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 789 BOD?
The MOT on 789 BOD expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 789 BOD done?
789 BOD was recorded at 86,498 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 524 miles a year.
Has 789 BOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 789 BOD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on 789 BOD 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 789 BOD find?
789 BOD passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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