Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
B20 HUEMOT history
B20 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Feb 1991. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 209,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 209,527 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 14 Feb 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 HUE was last recorded at 209,527 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 209,443 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 84 miles
- Average per year
- 4,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 209,527 miles
- 2024 – 209,443 miles
- 2022 – 207,675 miles
- 2021 – 206,369 miles
- 2020 – 206,083 miles
- 2017 – 205,374 miles
- 2016 – 197,886 miles
- 2015 – 197,020 miles
- 2014 – 195,038 miles
- 2013 – 188,265 miles
- 2012 – 182,172 miles
- 2011 – 172,173 miles
- 2010 – 162,820 miles
- 2009 – 155,376 miles
- 2008 – 148,050 miles
- 2007 – 141,157 miles
- 2006 – 126,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,527 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake pipe slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Steering box has seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear body corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,527 miles (+84)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 209,527 miles
- Test number
- 177743343229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass209,443 miles (+514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 209,443 miles
- Test number
- 650205629007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose ferrules also corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass208,929 miles (+1,254)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 208,929 miles
- Test number
- 235397665426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear body corroded
Pass207,675 miles (+1,306)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 207,675 miles
- Test number
- 649012346140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear body corroded
Pass206,369 miles (+286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 206,369 miles
- Test number
- 591596276611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear body corroded
Pass206,083 miles (+709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 206,083 miles
- Test number
- 177925371307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass205,374 miles (+7,488)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 205,374 miles
- Test number
- 605066876707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,886 miles (+866)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 197,886 miles
- Test number
- 309935458206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,020 miles (+1,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 197,020 miles
- Test number
- 707976371498
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass195,038 miles (+6,773)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 195,038 miles
- Test number
- 489296694250
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCrack in windscreen but does not effect drivers view of the road
- NoteTail pipe on exhaust broken and the rest of rear section very corroded
Pass188,265 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 188,265 miles
- Test number
- 278400243217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,115 miles (+5,943)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,115 miles
- Test number
- 337942733445
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass182,172 miles (+4)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 182,172 miles
- Test number
- 346231752229
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Fail182,168 miles (+9,995)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,168 miles
- Test number
- 355920952479
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
Pass172,173 miles (+9,353)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 172,173 miles
- Test number
- 716074841235
- NoteBoth front hub seals slight leaking
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteOil leak
Pass162,820 miles (+7,444)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 162,820 miles
- Test number
- 920813240243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,376 miles (+7,326)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 155,376 miles
- Test number
- 702344249210
- NoteBoth front hubs slightly wet
Pass148,050 miles (+6,893)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 148,050 miles
- Test number
- 474760758280
- NoteSlight free play in steering box
Pass141,157 miles (+14,433)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 141,157 miles
- Test number
- 513233547250
- NoteFront arm bushes slight wear,v/slight weep steering box seal.
Pass126,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 126,724 miles
- Test number
- 613561756248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,724 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,724 miles
- Test number
- 963331656215
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Questions about B20 HUE
- Does B20 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 HUE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on B20 HUE?
- The MOT on B20 HUE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 HUE done?
- B20 HUE was recorded at 209,527 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
- Has B20 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 HUE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2013.
- Has the mileage on B20 HUE 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 B20 HUE find?
- B20 HUE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe slightly damaged; nearside wheel bearing has slight play front and rear; offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also brake hose ferrules corroded, and 1 more.
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