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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,395 cc

B71 BAFMOT history

B71 BAF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

B71 BAF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,493 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B71 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B71 BAF was last recorded at 92,493 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,164 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,329 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,493 miles
  • 2025 – 89,164 miles
  • 2024 – 83,448 miles
  • 2023 – 78,494 miles
  • 2022 – 74,418 miles
  • 2021 – 70,159 miles
  • 2020 – 65,082 miles
  • 2019 – 59,924 miles
  • 2018 – 53,411 miles
  • 2017 – 49,546 miles
  • 2016 – 43,050 miles
  • 2015 – 34,744 miles
  • 2014 – 28,131 miles
  • 2013 – 21,673 miles
  • 2012 – 17,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,493 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Upper diff mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,493 miles (+3,329)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    872842053276
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,164 miles (+5,716)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,164 miles
    Test number
    326995757744
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,448 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    966567720080
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,448 miles (+4,954)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,448 miles
    Test number
    659294342822
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,494 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    173106160252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper diff mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  6. Fail78,484 miles (+4,066)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    662153400494
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to no stop lamps (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper diff mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  7. Pass74,418 miles (+4,259)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    998696434969
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass70,159 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    182662205040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,082 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    487143282393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,924 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    288203079081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,921 miles (+6,510)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    887708964333
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWIPERS POOR

  12. Pass53,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    728472304278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,401 miles (+3,855)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    118712218616
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very worn (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    487909055982
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,546 miles (+6,496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    196275723824
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    165825095728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,050 miles (+8,306)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    384674761891
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass34,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    158276845169
    • NoteNumber plate lamp damage

  19. Fail34,744 miles (+6,613)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,744 miles
    Test number
    299136445117
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp damage

  20. Pass28,131 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,131 miles
    Test number
    628619344159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,673 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    445575033121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,654 miles
    Test number
    838975632131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B71 BAF

Does B71 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B71 BAF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B71 BAF?
The MOT on B71 BAF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B71 BAF done?
B71 BAF was recorded at 92,493 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has B71 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B71 BAF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on B71 BAF 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 B71 BAF find?
B71 BAF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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