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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,500 cc

BFB 137MOT history

BFB 137 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

BFB 137 black 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
162,511 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BFB 137
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BFB 137 was last recorded at 162,511 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,615 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
7,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,511 miles
  • 2024 – 161,615 miles
  • 2023 – 161,418 miles
  • 2022 – 156,163 miles
  • 2021 – 155,561 miles
  • 2020 – 149,789 miles
  • 2019 – 144,883 miles
  • 2018 – 131,024 miles
  • 2017 – 115,715 miles
  • 2016 – 105,604 miles
  • 2015 – 93,255 miles
  • 2014 – 82,725 miles
  • 2013 – 72,635 miles
  • 2012 – 66,215 miles
  • 2011 – 60,027 miles
  • 2010 – 54,857 miles
  • 2008 – 45,351 miles
  • 2007 – 36,769 miles
  • 2006 – 27,526 miles
  • 2005 – 18,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,511 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,511 miles (+896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,511 miles
    Test number
    943164275344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,615 miles (+197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,615 miles
    Test number
    533976320969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,418 miles (+5,255)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,418 miles
    Test number
    283933625427
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,163 miles (+602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,163 miles
    Test number
    909394299215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass155,561 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    729241945018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,789 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    901851925554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,883 miles (+13,859)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    107690364505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,024 miles (+15,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    924336451418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,715 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    346435901847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail115,695 miles (+10,091)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,695 miles
    Test number
    249056249364
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass105,604 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,604 miles
    Test number
    618294769118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,405 miles (+12,150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    191230221566
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass93,255 miles (+10,530)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    529757675135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass82,725 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,725 miles
    Test number
    792369852685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,635 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    346792143148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    406106232125
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  17. Pass66,215 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    848646932181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,027 miles (+5,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    105332531494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise: rear diff front oil seal has slight leak

  19. Pass54,857 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    322601540083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,351 miles (+8,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,351 miles
    Test number
    891799928352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,769 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    920632697273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,526 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    822516896256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,546 miles
    Test number
    750295845252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BFB 137

What vehicle is registration BFB 137 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BFB 137 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2002. 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 BFB 137 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BFB 137 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on BFB 137?
The MOT on BFB 137 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BFB 137 done?
BFB 137 was recorded at 162,511 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 7,154 miles a year.
Has BFB 137 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BFB 137 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on BFB 137 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 BFB 137 find?
BFB 137 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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