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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc

B148 CSUMOT history

B148 CSU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 1985. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

B148 CSU black 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 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
141,867 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B148 CSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
26 Apr 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B148 CSU was last recorded at 141,867 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,845 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,867 miles
  • 2023 – 141,785 miles
  • 2022 – 141,297 miles
  • 2021 – 139,517 miles
  • 2019 – 137,928 miles
  • 2018 – 135,227 miles
  • 2017 – 129,587 miles
  • 2015 – 127,752 miles
  • 2014 – 125,705 miles
  • 2013 – 121,013 miles
  • 2012 – 116,148 miles
  • 2011 – 114,015 miles
  • 2010 – 107,674 miles
  • 2005 – 79,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,867 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,867 miles
    Test number
    269928039246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,845 miles (+60)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,845 miles
    Test number
    598106301326
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass141,785 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,785 miles
    Test number
    944318890927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,297 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    880299649722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,517 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    615808346968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,928 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    480713178586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,227 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    726467568876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,587 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    253538987620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,752 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,752 miles
    Test number
    233756826079
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail127,744 miles (+2,039)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,744 miles
    Test number
    346374125414
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass125,705 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    696050344256
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail125,697 miles (+4,684)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,697 miles
    Test number
    935727234271
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear chassis holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

  13. Pass121,013 miles (+83)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    668479433297
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteExhaust rubber spilt
    • NoteN/s/f outrigger weak ,not a prescribed area
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative ,this is required on private cars

  14. Fail120,930 miles (+4,782)10 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    665033833296
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteExhaust rubber spilt
    • NoteN/s/f outrigger weak ,not a prescribed area
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative ,this is required on private cars

  15. Pass116,148 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    448779592153
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteCorrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight

  16. Fail116,137 miles (+2,122)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    466719482120
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteCorrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight

  17. Pass114,015 miles (+192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    387522551161
    • NoteCorrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // presence sealant // h.b

  18. Fail113,823 miles (+6,149)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    888721841168
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion comps and structure//steering susp slight//presence of sealant

  19. Pass107,674 miles (+28,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,674 miles
    Test number
    594573710162
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass79,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,220 miles
    Test number
    674133645364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,219 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    311022245389
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about B148 CSU

Does B148 CSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B148 CSU expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B148 CSU?
The MOT on B148 CSU expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B148 CSU done?
B148 CSU was recorded at 141,867 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has B148 CSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B148 CSU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on B148 CSU 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 B148 CSU find?
B148 CSU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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