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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

L16 BOGMOT history

L16 BOG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L16 BOG 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,361 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BOG was last recorded at 203,361 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,928 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
433 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,361 miles
  • 2025 – 202,928 miles
  • 2024 – 202,479 miles
  • 2023 – 201,543 miles
  • 2022 – 196,401 miles
  • 2021 – 191,228 miles
  • 2019 – 189,114 miles
  • 2018 – 187,227 miles
  • 2017 – 182,144 miles
  • 2016 – 174,287 miles
  • 2014 – 163,896 miles
  • 2013 – 147,149 miles
  • 2012 – 127,737 miles
  • 2011 – 107,172 miles
  • 2010 – 91,870 miles
  • 2009 – 79,477 miles
  • 2008 – 75,412 miles
  • 2007 – 74,776 miles
  • 2006 – 68,894 miles
  • 2005 – 64,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,361 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bar joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,361 miles (+433)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,361 miles
    Test number
    291143298405
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bar joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass202,928 miles (+449)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    202,928 miles
    Test number
    870225917669
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bar joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass202,479 miles (+936)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    202,479 miles
    Test number
    745764218912
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All four (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush very worn (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass201,543 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    201,543 miles
    Test number
    628547905918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,532 miles (+5,131)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,532 miles
    Test number
    739314087110
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass196,401 miles (+5,173)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    196,401 miles
    Test number
    474680127537
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass191,228 miles (+2,114)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,228 miles
    Test number
    731452394437
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,114 miles (+1,887)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,114 miles
    Test number
    899059388388
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass187,227 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    187,227 miles
    Test number
    626985380827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    727080667201
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail182,144 miles (+7,857)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    661391456430
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass174,287 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    174,287 miles
    Test number
    514456259689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail174,283 miles (+10,387)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    511542732701
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass163,896 miles (+538)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    163,896 miles
    Test number
    576353344367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers lower bushes are fitted incorrectly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle identification plate is not fitted securely

  15. Fail163,358 miles (+16,209)6 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,358 miles
    Test number
    615769824390
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers lower bushes are fitted incorrectly
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle identification plate is not fitted securely

  16. Pass147,149 miles (+260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    316645043389
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail146,889 miles (+19,152)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,889 miles
    Test number
    186030643317
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass127,737 miles (+149)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    205563452369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail127,588 miles (+20,416)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,588 miles
    Test number
    357769542367
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass107,172 miles (+15,302)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    717206131365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  21. Pass91,870 miles (+12,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    134479300313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass79,477 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,477 miles
    Test number
    203838869265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,412 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    403892558279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,776 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    372319157103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass74,776 miles (+5,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    432989457144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass68,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    273318156134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,894 miles (+3,998)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,894 miles
    Test number
    843576056172
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass64,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    660188255155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 BOG

Does L16 BOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BOG is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BOG?
The MOT on L16 BOG is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BOG done?
L16 BOG was recorded at 203,361 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has L16 BOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BOG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 BOG 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 L16 BOG find?
L16 BOG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bar joint; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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