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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L2 BFPMOT history

L2 BFP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

L2 BFP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
164,132 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 BFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 BFP was last recorded at 164,132 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2021: 154,159 miles, lower than 154,456 miles on 9 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,129 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,132 miles
  • 2023 – 164,115 miles
  • 2022 – 159,981 miles
  • 2021 – 154,159 miles
  • 2020 – 146,866 miles
  • 2019 – 138,705 miles
  • 2018 – 135,580 miles
  • 2017 – 133,167 miles
  • 2016 – 130,930 miles
  • 2015 – 128,405 miles
  • 2014 – 125,167 miles
  • 2013 – 122,485 miles
  • 2012 – 118,966 miles
  • 2011 – 110,133 miles
  • 2010 – 104,465 miles
  • 2009 – 97,856 miles
  • 2008 – 91,645 miles
  • 2007 – 85,784 miles
  • 2006 – 76,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,132 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,132 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,132 miles
    Test number
    415159672475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,129 miles (+14)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,129 miles
    Test number
    347160337093
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass164,115 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,115 miles
    Test number
    420698162361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,445 miles (+3,464)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    331347754663
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass159,981 miles (+5,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,981 miles
    Test number
    754683609183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,159 miles (-297)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,159 miles
    Test number
    468180603321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail154,456 miles (+7,590)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,456 miles
    Test number
    552282103174
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass146,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    881342839871
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail146,866 miles (+8,161)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,866 miles
    Test number
    957167451607
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,705 miles
    Test number
    729638570951
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail138,705 miles (+3,125)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,705 miles
    Test number
    701337257890
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering shock absorber o/s bush worn

  12. Pass135,580 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,580 miles
    Test number
    190998101114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,167 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,167 miles
    Test number
    996385647768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,930 miles
    Test number
    665735037435
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  15. Fail130,930 miles (+2,525)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,930 miles
    Test number
    595880607660
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  16. Pass128,405 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    358775905188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,167 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,167 miles
    Test number
    819177104127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,485 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    667560903174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,966 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,966 miles
    Test number
    435270212190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,133 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    996510511139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,465 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    921451410186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,405 miles (+6,549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,405 miles
    Test number
    770839090056
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass97,856 miles (+6,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    803579999058
    • NoteSlight leak from front diff pinion

  24. Pass91,645 miles (+5,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    453707968072
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail85,784 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    512211777092
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass85,784 miles (+9,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    731131277082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass76,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,107 miles
    Test number
    110785266080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 BFP

Does L2 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 BFP expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 BFP?
The MOT on L2 BFP expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 BFP done?
L2 BFP was recorded at 164,132 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has L2 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 BFP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 BFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 BFP find?
L2 BFP passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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