Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
BAA 74MOT history
BAA 74 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 69,621 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BAA 74
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BAA 74 was last recorded at 69,621 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 7,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,893 miles · 8 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,728 miles
- Average per year
- 3,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,621 miles
- 2024 – 61,893 miles
- 2023 – 57,640 miles
- 2022 – 54,576 miles
- 2021 – 51,642 miles
- 2020 – 48,891 miles
- 2019 – 45,308 miles
- 2018 – 41,784 miles
- 2017 – 38,266 miles
- 2016 – 34,368 miles
- 2015 – 31,093 miles
- 2014 – 27,445 miles
- 2013 – 22,771 miles
- 2012 – 18,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Play in steering damper bush at drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear footbrake low effort both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,621 miles (+7,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 69,621 miles
- Test number
- 637157879308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,893 miles (+4,253)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 61,893 miles
- Test number
- 666494194094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass57,640 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 57,640 miles
- Test number
- 795393071862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,571 miles (+2,995)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,571 miles
- Test number
- 814525599716
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass54,576 miles (+2,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 54,576 miles
- Test number
- 137668660500
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass51,642 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,642 miles
- Test number
- 998937260016
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,891 miles (+30)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 48,891 miles
- Test number
- 396240774121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush at drop arm
- AdvisoryRear footbrake low effort both sides
- AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Fail48,861 miles (+3,553)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,861 miles
- Test number
- 872904799432
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush at drop arm
- AdvisoryRear footbrake low effort both sides
- AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Pass45,308 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 45,308 miles
- Test number
- 292273619106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail45,302 miles (+3,518)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,302 miles
- Test number
- 103141457774
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,784 miles (+3,518)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,784 miles
- Test number
- 934919048940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,266 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,266 miles
- Test number
- 714023535558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,238 miles (+3,870)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,238 miles
- Test number
- 804041989320
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass34,368 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,368 miles
- Test number
- 554307776798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,093 miles (+3,648)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,093 miles
- Test number
- 968889545000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,445 miles (+4,674)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 27,445 miles
- Test number
- 498285054047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,771 miles (+4,404)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,771 miles
- Test number
- 836279843064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,367 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,367 miles
- Test number
- 427101962057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,298 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,298 miles
- Test number
- 159844952074
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about BAA 74
- What vehicle is registration BAA 74 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BAA 74 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does BAA 74 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAA 74 is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BAA 74?
- The MOT on BAA 74 is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BAA 74 done?
- BAA 74 was recorded at 69,621 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
- Has BAA 74 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BAA 74 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on BAA 74 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 BAA 74 find?
- BAA 74 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front.
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