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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc

B366 VCPMOT history

B366 VCP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1985. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

B366 VCP silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,523 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B366 VCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
1 Jul 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B366 VCP was last recorded at 88,523 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2008: 79,291 miles, lower than 148,888 miles on 6 Mar 2007.

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
88,455 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
68 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,523 miles
  • 2024 – 88,455 miles
  • 2023 – 88,428 miles
  • 2022 – 88,388 miles
  • 2021 – 88,101 miles
  • 2020 – 87,930 miles
  • 2019 – 87,670 miles
  • 2018 – 87,575 miles
  • 2017 – 87,450 miles
  • 2016 – 87,257 miles
  • 2014 – 86,569 miles
  • 2013 – 85,796 miles
  • 2012 – 85,561 miles
  • 2011 – 85,363 miles
  • 2010 – 84,500 miles
  • 2009 – 84,316 miles
  • 2008 – 79,340 miles
  • 2007 – 148,888 miles
  • 2006 – 144,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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 Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,523 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    106807094289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,455 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    222707852115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,428 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,428 miles
    Test number
    797008935060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,388 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    777055097034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,101 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    883292806552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,930 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    574788981294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,670 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    423207464552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,575 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    548875273096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,450 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,450 miles
    Test number
    566091888588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,257 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    890454496652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,569 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    989093854250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,796 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    916563353285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,561 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    815457252241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,363 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    815959251221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,500 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    442259350239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,316 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    983564669297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,310 miles (+4,970)3 dangerous20 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    304368099150
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass79,340 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,340 miles
    Test number
    961891458191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,291 miles (-69,597)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    713412648107
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing
  20. Pass148,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    970205567090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail148,888 miles (+3,991)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,888 miles
    Test number
    222314467087
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Pass144,897 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    610701436011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,857 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,857 miles
    Test number
    970380936078
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about B366 VCP

Does B366 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B366 VCP is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on B366 VCP?
The MOT on B366 VCP is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B366 VCP done?
B366 VCP was recorded at 88,523 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026.
Has B366 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B366 VCP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on B366 VCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B366 VCP find?
B366 VCP passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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