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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

BUF 61MOT history

BUF 61 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

BUF 61 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 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,055 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BUF 61
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BUF 61 was last recorded at 90,055 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,185 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,870 miles
Average per year
8,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,055 miles
  • 2024 – 85,185 miles
  • 2023 – 81,944 miles
  • 2022 – 72,821 miles
  • 2021 – 67,500 miles
  • 2020 – 62,197 miles
  • 2019 – 56,140 miles
  • 2018 – 43,629 miles
  • 2017 – 30,097 miles
  • 2016 – 14,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bump stops missing

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    849261546227
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bump stops missing

  2. Fail90,047 miles (+4,862)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    843690860639
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bump stops missing

  3. Pass85,185 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    447873720158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,944 miles (+9,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    792052056699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,821 miles (+5,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,821 miles
    Test number
    963355966132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass67,500 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    635034462564
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (shock absorbers) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,197 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    949713693050
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,197 miles (+6,057)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    484546654512
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,140 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,140 miles
    Test number
    710664760816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail56,130 miles (+12,501)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    285213353019
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,629 miles (+13,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,629 miles
    Test number
    822794443386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside front inner brake pads look low
    • AdvisoryOffside front sidelight flickering

  12. Pass30,097 miles (+15,551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    384892806039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,546 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,546 miles
    Test number
    722606196737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,115 miles
    Test number
    730750773957
    • AdvisoryOil leak at front

  15. Fail13,115 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,115 miles
    Test number
    936189719838
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at front

Questions about BUF 61

What vehicle is registration BUF 61 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BUF 61 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Apr 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 BUF 61 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BUF 61 is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on BUF 61?
The MOT on BUF 61 is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BUF 61 done?
BUF 61 was recorded at 90,055 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,113 miles a year.
Has BUF 61 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BUF 61 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on BUF 61 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 BUF 61 find?
BUF 61 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: advise rear axle bump stops missing.

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