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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

B296 TASMOT history

B296 TAS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1984. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
152,116 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B296 TAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
7 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B296 TAS was last recorded at 152,116 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 7,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2011: 124,389 miles, lower than 133,756 miles on 1 Sept 2007.
  • 9 May 2016: 124,389 miles, lower than 124,392 miles on 29 Apr 2011.

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
144,389 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,727 miles
Average per year
2,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,116 miles
  • 2022 – 144,389 miles
  • 2021 – 140,163 miles
  • 2020 – 132,292 miles
  • 2019 – 124,492 miles
  • 2017 – 124,389 miles
  • 2016 – 124,389 miles
  • 2011 – 124,392 miles
  • 2007 – 133,756 miles
  • 2006 – 114,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,116 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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 Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,116 miles (+7,727)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,116 miles
    Test number
    179894120700
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass144,389 miles (+4,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,389 miles
    Test number
    170261002463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,163 miles (+7,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,163 miles
    Test number
    942961142101
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside battery box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass132,292 miles (+7,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    955635653498
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower battery box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass124,492 miles (+103)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,492 miles
    Test number
    761495922650
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass124,389 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    619894714661
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySuspension modified

  7. Fail124,389 miles8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    991684973484
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi at caliper (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisorySuspension modified

  8. Pass124,389 miles (-3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    695325869113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle extensively modified for off road use

  9. Pass124,392 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    315739211156
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail124,389 miles (-9,367)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    465532211131
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass133,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    281014147277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,756 miles (+19,663)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    344087037266
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass114,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    194794626251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,093 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,093 miles
    Test number
    444554926210
    • FailureOffside Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Questions about B296 TAS

Does B296 TAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B296 TAS expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B296 TAS?
The MOT on B296 TAS expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B296 TAS done?
B296 TAS was recorded at 152,116 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 2,169 miles a year.
Has B296 TAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B296 TAS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2017.
Has the mileage on B296 TAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B296 TAS find?
B296 TAS passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension component modified but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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