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Land Rover Defender

Brown · Diesel · 1985 · 2,500 cc

B233 THPMOT history

B233 THP is a brown diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jun 1985. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 196,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

B233 THP brown 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 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
196,700 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B233 THP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
19 Jun 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

B233 THP was last recorded at 196,700 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,038 miles · 8 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
1,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 196,700 miles
  • 2018 – 195,038 miles
  • 2017 – 191,285 miles
  • 2016 – 187,307 miles
  • 2015 – 183,426 miles
  • 2014 – 182,256 miles
  • 2013 – 180,074 miles
  • 2012 – 179,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,700 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,700 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,700 miles
    Test number
    975809688086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,038 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    195,038 miles
    Test number
    115179820037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,285 miles (+3,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    191,285 miles
    Test number
    960244623802
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass187,307 miles (+3,881)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    187,307 miles
    Test number
    429727781731
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion rear outriggers (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers not clearing as they should

  5. Pass183,426 miles (+1,170)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    183,426 miles
    Test number
    288925535096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass182,256 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    182,256 miles
    Test number
    608390834078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail180,074 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,074 miles
    Test number
    398012243055
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass180,074 miles (+590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    180,074 miles
    Test number
    948862043020
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass179,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    179,484 miles
    Test number
    587135642090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B233 THP

Does B233 THP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B233 THP expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B233 THP?
The MOT on B233 THP expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B233 THP done?
B233 THP was recorded at 196,700 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
Has B233 THP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B233 THP has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on B233 THP 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 B233 THP find?
B233 THP passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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