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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,495 cc

BPO 53MOT history

BPO 53 is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

BPO 53 white 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,868 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BPO 53
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BPO 53 was last recorded at 86,868 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,558 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,310 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,868 miles
  • 2024 – 83,558 miles
  • 2023 – 82,482 miles
  • 2022 – 82,419 miles
  • 2021 – 82,374 miles
  • 2020 – 82,160 miles
  • 2019 – 81,945 miles
  • 2018 – 81,130 miles
  • 2016 – 80,634 miles
  • 2015 – 72,507 miles
  • 2014 – 70,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,868 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,868 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    447306269931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,558 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,558 miles
    Test number
    798243867192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,482 miles (+63)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    468943496162
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass82,419 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    601754682236
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail82,419 miles (+45)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,419 miles
    Test number
    497775769337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass82,374 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    123508445192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,160 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    606375351080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,945 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,945 miles
    Test number
    910914218681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,611 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    363492627804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,130 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    536706346451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,634 miles (+8,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    838043849384
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass72,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    356280510785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,507 miles (+1,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    788656423704
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  14. Pass70,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    457493644365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail70,540 miles (+20,682)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    528523044368
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass49,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    375367304095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail49,858 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    449507904082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about BPO 53

What vehicle is registration BPO 53 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BPO 53 on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jan 2011. 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 BPO 53 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BPO 53 is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on BPO 53?
The MOT on BPO 53 is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BPO 53 done?
BPO 53 was recorded at 86,868 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has BPO 53 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BPO 53 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on BPO 53 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 BPO 53 find?
BPO 53 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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