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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

C5 BGTMOT history

C5 BGT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

C5 BGT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,305 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BGT was last recorded at 113,305 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,501 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,804 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,305 miles
  • 2025 – 111,501 miles
  • 2024 – 108,354 miles
  • 2023 – 106,811 miles
  • 2022 – 103,777 miles
  • 2021 – 99,992 miles
  • 2020 – 99,142 miles
  • 2019 – 96,676 miles
  • 2018 – 94,404 miles
  • 2017 – 91,371 miles
  • 2016 – 88,006 miles
  • 2015 – 84,063 miles
  • 2014 – 80,424 miles
  • 2013 – 78,664 miles
  • 2012 – 76,747 miles
  • 2011 – 74,195 miles
  • 2010 – 71,333 miles
  • 2009 – 58,897 miles
  • 2008 – 42,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,305 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,305 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    469975764494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,501 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,501 miles
    Test number
    407512463723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,354 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    723303451042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,811 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,811 miles
    Test number
    415064081722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,777 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,777 miles
    Test number
    924302207195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,992 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,992 miles
    Test number
    628207638356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,889 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,889 miles
    Test number
    693082819767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,142 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    395820787614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,676 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    96,676 miles
    Test number
    146482170072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,404 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    325093174752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  11. Pass91,371 miles (+3,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    132307378945
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing on sidewall
  12. Pass88,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    892071058020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,994 miles (+3,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,994 miles
    Test number
    745765743585
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass84,063 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    215992195029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking on side walls
  15. Fail84,063 miles (+3,639)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    599512895096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking on side walls
  16. Pass80,424 miles (+1,760)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    979340494092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking
  17. Pass78,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    505693093031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  18. Fail78,664 miles (+1,917)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    748643393049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  19. Pass76,747 miles (+2,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    727764192096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTransmission oil leak
  20. Pass74,195 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    608807791000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,333 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    540648220339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,056 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    403065800097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,897 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,897 miles
    Test number
    343385009102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,994 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    214357519098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    402011628097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BGT

Does C5 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BGT is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BGT?
The MOT on C5 BGT is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BGT done?
C5 BGT was recorded at 113,305 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has C5 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BGT has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on C5 BGT 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 C5 BGT find?
C5 BGT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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