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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc

B704 MEMMOT history

B704 MEM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

B704 MEM white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
61,404 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B704 MEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B704 MEM was last recorded at 61,404 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,404 miles · 13 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,404 miles
  • 2017 – 61,404 miles
  • 2016 – 61,275 miles
  • 2014 – 61,251 miles
  • 2013 – 61,103 miles
  • 2012 – 60,882 miles
  • 2011 – 60,300 miles
  • 2010 – 60,054 miles
  • 2009 – 59,431 miles
  • 2008 – 59,008 miles
  • 2007 – 58,559 miles
  • 2006 – 57,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    326441371881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,404 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    957152514238
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    217685753226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,404 miles (+129)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    436991959623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  5. Pass61,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    804310949031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,272 miles (+21)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,272 miles
    Test number
    117929409679
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  7. Pass61,251 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    789609124107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,103 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    495914363086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,882 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,882 miles
    Test number
    185706812455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,300 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    167079321437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,054 miles (+623)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    194118450009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside Wing mirror has small crack

  12. Pass59,431 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    323309059004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail59,430 miles (+422)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,430 miles
    Test number
    372598759052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,008 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    290935768003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,559 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    643196267093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    134637076458
    • NoteBoth front out riggers starting to corrode

Questions about B704 MEM

Does B704 MEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B704 MEM expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B704 MEM?
The MOT on B704 MEM expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B704 MEM done?
B704 MEM was recorded at 61,404 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 231 miles a year.
Has B704 MEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B704 MEM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on B704 MEM 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 B704 MEM find?
B704 MEM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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