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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

BL 111MOT history

BL 111 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

BL 111 grey 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,962 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BL 111
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BL 111 was last recorded at 136,962 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,616 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
11,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,962 miles
  • 2025 – 130,616 miles
  • 2024 – 117,041 miles
  • 2023 – 106,887 miles
  • 2022 – 94,248 miles
  • 2021 – 80,862 miles
  • 2020 – 70,864 miles
  • 2019 – 55,823 miles
  • 2017 – 39,363 miles
  • 2016 – 20,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,962 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,962 miles (+6,346)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    860119190810
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass130,616 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    433554510608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,041 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    651079724904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,887 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    836618024820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail106,881 miles (+12,633)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,881 miles
    Test number
    660754877899
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass94,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,248 miles
    Test number
    226346373622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,243 miles (+13,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,243 miles
    Test number
    938782487574
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass80,862 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    583302628513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail80,860 miles (+9,996)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    190402008815
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSteering component casing not properly attached Steering damper (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass70,864 miles (+15,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,864 miles
    Test number
    193404577501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,823 miles (+16,460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    638581806830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    446615239206
    • AdvisoryOil leak (minor) from sump plug

  13. Fail39,363 miles (+19,200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    394073897738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak (minor) from sump plug

  14. Pass20,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    828730721888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BL 111

What vehicle is registration BL 111 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BL 111 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2013. 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 BL 111 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BL 111 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on BL 111?
The MOT on BL 111 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BL 111 done?
BL 111 was recorded at 136,962 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 11,857 miles a year.
Has BL 111 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BL 111 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on BL 111 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 BL 111 find?
BL 111 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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