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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

B188 AFWMOT history

B188 AFW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
218,363 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B188 AFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B188 AFW was last recorded at 218,363 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,018 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
2,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 218,363 miles
  • 2022 – 217,018 miles
  • 2021 – 215,330 miles
  • 2020 – 214,771 miles
  • 2019 – 212,967 miles
  • 2018 – 211,818 miles
  • 2017 – 211,183 miles
  • 2016 – 209,692 miles
  • 2015 – 208,029 miles
  • 2014 – 203,145 miles
  • 2013 – 201,912 miles
  • 2012 – 196,573 miles
  • 2011 – 191,629 miles
  • 2010 – 190,023 miles
  • 2008 – 185,406 miles
  • 2007 – 185,245 miles
  • 2005 – 178,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,363 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.

  • Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,363 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,363 miles
    Test number
    443948343912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,018 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,018 miles
    Test number
    695242823195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass215,330 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    215,330 miles
    Test number
    854148162485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass214,771 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    214,771 miles
    Test number
    714491759737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass212,967 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,967 miles
    Test number
    403200004388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass211,818 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    211,818 miles
    Test number
    189310136547
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail211,793 miles (+610)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,793 miles
    Test number
    563941088969
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to major leak (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass211,183 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    211,183 miles
    Test number
    737815332571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass209,692 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    209,692 miles
    Test number
    654268997769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass208,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    208,029 miles
    Test number
    915733215185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,029 miles (+4,884)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,029 miles
    Test number
    127821615197
    • FailureCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

  12. Pass203,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    203,145 miles
    Test number
    395970764053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail203,145 miles (+1,233)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,145 miles
    Test number
    289035754054
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass201,912 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    201,912 miles
    Test number
    956453773090
    • NoteBrake discs rusty

  15. Fail201,904 miles (+4)17 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,904 miles
    Test number
    835550673048
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty

  16. Fail201,900 miles (+5,327)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,900 miles
    Test number
    776907353076
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront bump stops missing x2

  17. Pass196,573 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    196,573 miles
    Test number
    469338352014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTransfer box leaking

  18. Fail196,573 miles (+4,944)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,573 miles
    Test number
    569838552078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTransfer box leaking

  19. Pass191,629 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    191,629 miles
    Test number
    167751331037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass190,023 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    190,023 miles
    Test number
    184968420011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass185,406 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    185,406 miles
    Test number
    774847448269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass185,245 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    185,245 miles
    Test number
    154954457464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass178,039 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    178,039 miles
    Test number
    960819245288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail178,021 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,021 miles
    Test number
    933173745264
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about B188 AFW

Does B188 AFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B188 AFW expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B188 AFW?
The MOT on B188 AFW expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B188 AFW done?
B188 AFW was recorded at 218,363 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
Has B188 AFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B188 AFW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on B188 AFW 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 B188 AFW find?
B188 AFW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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