Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

809 BRRMOT history

809 BRR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

809 BRR green 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,490 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,446 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 809 BRR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
809 BRR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

809 BRR was last recorded at 141,490 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2008: 87,484 miles, lower than 873,792 miles on 1 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,486 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,490 miles
  • 2025 – 138,557 miles
  • 2024 – 136,770 miles
  • 2023 – 136,761 miles
  • 2019 – 136,704 miles
  • 2018 – 136,118 miles
  • 2017 – 135,292 miles
  • 2016 – 131,491 miles
  • 2015 – 126,373 miles
  • 2014 – 119,064 miles
  • 2013 – 112,174 miles
  • 2012 – 110,209 miles
  • 2011 – 105,902 miles
  • 2010 – 99,508 miles
  • 2009 – 89,193 miles
  • 2008 – 87,484 miles
  • 2007 – 808,397 miles
  • 2006 – 73,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,490 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front steering fluid leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,490 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,490 miles
    Test number
    317254230959
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,486 miles (+2,929)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    634127987032
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,557 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,557 miles
    Test number
    625454529541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,770 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,770 miles
    Test number
    858760714352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,761 miles (+57)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    605551901611
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers dont park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated Swivel joint leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,704 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,704 miles
    Test number
    708642121713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering fluid leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail136,704 miles (+586)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,704 miles
    Test number
    345972545916
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering fluid leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    750844036267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail136,118 miles (+826)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    128848668119
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass135,292 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    996993385867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle cracked

  11. Pass131,491 miles (+5,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,491 miles
    Test number
    520682558580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  12. Pass126,373 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    126,373 miles
    Test number
    939173615086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,064 miles
    Test number
    955834014054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail119,064 miles (+6,890)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,064 miles
    Test number
    137154014488
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass112,174 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,174 miles
    Test number
    976725913041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,209 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,209 miles
    Test number
    708327132106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail110,204 miles (+4,302)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    975866732119
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass105,902 miles (+6,394)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,902 miles
    Test number
    155674791179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass99,508 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,508 miles
    Test number
    862274090141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,193 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,193 miles
    Test number
    492132389151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,484 miles (-786,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    230922898429
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail873,792 miles (+65,395)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    873,792 miles
    Test number
    791293188107
    • FailureFront Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass808,397 miles (+727,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    808,397 miles
    Test number
    652011037164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail80,818 miles (+7,036)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,818 miles
    Test number
    753100737119
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass73,782 miles (+582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    841283326168
    • NoteOffside and nearside reartop axel A frame bushes slight play

  26. Fail73,200 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,200 miles
    Test number
    893294516128
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about 809 BRR

What vehicle is registration 809 BRR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 809 BRR on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2001. 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 809 BRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 809 BRR is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 809 BRR?
The MOT on 809 BRR is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 809 BRR done?
809 BRR was recorded at 141,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,446 miles a year.
Has 809 BRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 809 BRR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 809 BRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 809 BRR find?
809 BRR passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 809 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.