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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1988 · 2,494 cc

BBG 404MOT history

BBG 404 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

BBG 404 red 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,392 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BBG 404
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BBG 404 was last recorded at 127,392 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,623 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,769 miles
Average per year
1,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,392 miles
  • 2024 – 124,623 miles
  • 2023 – 124,228 miles
  • 2022 – 123,444 miles
  • 2020 – 121,858 miles
  • 2019 – 121,108 miles
  • 2018 – 120,405 miles
  • 2017 – 120,289 miles
  • 2016 – 120,084 miles
  • 2015 – 119,863 miles
  • 2014 – 119,492 miles
  • 2013 – 119,124 miles
  • 2012 – 118,491 miles
  • 2011 – 117,776 miles
  • 2010 – 116,275 miles
  • 2009 – 114,150 miles
  • 2008 – 111,871 miles
  • 2007 – 109,386 miles
  • 2006 – 107,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,392 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,392 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,392 miles
    Test number
    645049967439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,623 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,623 miles
    Test number
    701742126022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,245 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,245 miles
    Test number
    257259826941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,228 miles (+784)12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,228 miles
    Test number
    741230346901
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission tranfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSuspension rod pin or bush excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,444 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,444 miles
    Test number
    969244770965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,858 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    589530139687
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,858 miles (+750)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    353918052334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed threw age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wing steering box supply pipes (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,108 miles (+703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,108 miles
    Test number
    549200789404
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,405 miles (+116)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    263076580212
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    587000557890
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  11. Fail120,289 miles (+205)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    352452163322
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass120,084 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    869031923041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  13. Fail120,083 miles (+220)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,083 miles
    Test number
    482903276827
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  14. Pass119,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    886085824131
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint misting oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated slightly

  15. Fail119,862 miles (+370)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,862 miles
    Test number
    319744835060
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint misting oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated slightly

  16. Pass119,492 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,492 miles
    Test number
    319305424405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shocker bushes worn
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre perished
    • NoteRear shocker dust gaiters in poor condition

  17. Fail119,490 miles (+366)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    817954624220
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shocker bushes worn
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre perished
    • NoteRear shocker dust gaiters in poor condition

  18. Pass119,124 miles (+633)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    355171533243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront lower spot/driving lights fitted.

  19. Pass118,491 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    329348222407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator

  20. Fail118,491 miles (+715)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    397707922426
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteWiring to front fog lamps insecure

  21. Fail117,776 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    567722921230
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front seat belt
    • NoteSteering box drop link ball joint gaiter split

  22. Pass117,776 miles (+1,501)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,776 miles
    Test number
    965562821208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCoolant leak from radiator
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front seat belt
    • NoteSteering box drop link ball joint gaiter split

  23. Pass116,275 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,275 miles
    Test number
    693160550269
    • NoteNearside drag link end boot split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub swivels
    • NoteSlight play in offside front hub swivels

  24. Fail116,275 miles (+2,125)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,275 miles
    Test number
    832836030243
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside drag link end boot split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub swivels
    • NoteSlight play in offside front hub swivels

  25. Pass114,150 miles (+2,279)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    640131439227
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s track rod ends dust covers split
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteOil leaks from engine
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f king pins
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f king pins
    • NoteWasher aim poor

  26. Pass111,871 miles (+2,485)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,871 miles
    Test number
    510288748236
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop rubber missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cut in offside front tyre deep enough to reach the cords

  27. Pass109,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    192166427202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail109,386 miles (+1,984)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    411489817261
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSqueal from offside rear brake

  29. Pass107,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    107,402 miles
    Test number
    421823426233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BBG 404

What vehicle is registration BBG 404 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BBG 404 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1988. 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 BBG 404 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BBG 404 is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on BBG 404?
The MOT on BBG 404 is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BBG 404 done?
BBG 404 was recorded at 127,392 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 1,030 miles a year.
Has BBG 404 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BBG 404 has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on BBG 404 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 BBG 404 find?
BBG 404 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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