Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
BWC 839MOT history
BWC 839 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 40,437 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BWC 839
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
BWC 839 was last recorded at 40,437 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Nov 2006: 12,001 miles, lower than 118,506 miles on 20 Oct 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 40,435 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 40,437 miles
- 2024 – 39,521 miles
- 2023 – 37,110 miles
- 2022 – 29,855 miles
- 2021 – 29,285 miles
- 2020 – 28,212 miles
- 2019 – 27,573 miles
- 2018 – 27,114 miles
- 2017 – 26,738 miles
- 2016 – 26,188 miles
- 2015 – 25,362 miles
- 2014 – 24,351 miles
- 2013 – 22,589 miles
- 2012 – 20,575 miles
- 2011 – 19,467 miles
- 2010 – 18,203 miles
- 2009 – 16,869 miles
- 2008 – 15,151 miles
- 2007 – 13,674 miles
- 2006 – 12,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,437 miles
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear shock absorbers slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,437 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 40,437 miles
- Test number
- 418607067230
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge
Fail40,435 miles (+914)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,435 miles
- Test number
- 298424231377
- MajorFuel system component leaking regulating valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront diff has light oil leak from drain bung area
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge
Pass39,521 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 39,521 miles
- Test number
- 635480432771
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail39,521 miles (+2,411)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,521 miles
- Test number
- 414348298902
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass37,110 miles (+7,255)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 37,110 miles
- Test number
- 996766366545
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass29,855 miles (+570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 191033773965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass29,285 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 29,285 miles
- Test number
- 460125839882
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,212 miles (+639)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 28,212 miles
- Test number
- 634390618628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,573 miles (+459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,573 miles
- Test number
- 286740317385
- AdvisoryFuel filter hosing damp but not leaking
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
Pass27,114 miles (+376)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 27,114 miles
- Test number
- 848864941800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,738 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 26,738 miles
- Test number
- 779039424449
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Fail26,738 miles (+550)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,738 miles
- Test number
- 431086945769
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Pass26,188 miles (+826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 26,188 miles
- Test number
- 201943260096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,362 miles (+1,011)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 25,362 miles
- Test number
- 989039188654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,351 miles (+1,762)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 24,351 miles
- Test number
- 805768104379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,589 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 22,589 miles
- Test number
- 477380033485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,575 miles (+1,108)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 20,575 miles
- Test number
- 395049192217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 19,467 miles
- Test number
- 127560501384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,467 miles (+1,264)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,467 miles
- Test number
- 855260101365
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass18,203 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 18,203 miles
- Test number
- 304587800311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,869 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 16,869 miles
- Test number
- 574820909321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,151 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 15,151 miles
- Test number
- 453368608333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 13,674 miles
- Test number
- 561972817365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,674 miles (+1,673)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,674 miles
- Test number
- 743212217308
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass12,001 miles (-106,505)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 12,001 miles
- Test number
- 401626626382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 118,506 miles
- Test number
- 142843496207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BWC 839
- What vehicle is registration BWC 839 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BWC 839 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 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 BWC 839 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BWC 839 is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on BWC 839?
- The MOT on BWC 839 is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BWC 839 done?
- BWC 839 was recorded at 40,437 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has BWC 839 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BWC 839 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on BWC 839 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on BWC 839 find?
- BWC 839 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge.
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