Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L104 BFJMOT history
L104 BFJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2021 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2021
- Mileage
- 139,024 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 663 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L104 BFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 28 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
L104 BFJ was last recorded at 139,024 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 138,923 miles · 26 Jul 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 663 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,024 miles
- 2019 – 138,923 miles
- 2017 – 138,354 miles
- 2016 – 138,340 miles
- 2011 – 136,691 miles
- 2010 – 135,620 miles
- 2009 – 132,700 miles
- 2008 – 131,743 miles
- 2007 – 131,220 miles
- 2006 – 126,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail139,024 miles
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure tow bar fixings inadequate (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod tube (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Full MOT history
13 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail139,024 miles (+101)7 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,024 miles
- Test number
- 258290306465
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure tow bar fixings inadequate (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod tube (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass138,923 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 138,923 miles
- Test number
- 700121592522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,895 miles (+541)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,895 miles
- Test number
- 340622136672
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged fouling chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged fouling axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass138,354 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 138,354 miles
- Test number
- 991546140311
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail138,351 miles (+11)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,351 miles
- Test number
- 514084865278
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both (5.2.5a)
Pass138,340 miles (+1,649)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 138,340 miles
- Test number
- 472302112181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,691 miles (+1,071)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 136,691 miles
- Test number
- 355833751321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,620 miles (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 135,620 miles
- Test number
- 264542450396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,700 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 132,700 miles
- Test number
- 733165449314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,743 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 131,743 miles
- Test number
- 332767558318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,220 miles (+5,031)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 131,220 miles
- Test number
- 444744047370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 126,189 miles
- Test number
- 153530206300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,189 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,189 miles
- Test number
- 962629596215
- FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L104 BFJ
- Does L104 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L104 BFJ expired on 25 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L104 BFJ?
- The MOT on L104 BFJ expired on 25 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L104 BFJ done?
- L104 BFJ was recorded at 139,024 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 663 miles a year.
- Has L104 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L104 BFJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L104 BFJ 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 L104 BFJ find?
- L104 BFJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake disc contaminated; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front brake disc contaminated, and 8 more.
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