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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M923 BMAMOT history

M923 BMA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 271,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

M923 BMA red 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
271,273 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M923 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M923 BMA was last recorded at 271,273 miles on 20 May 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
270,790 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
483 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,273 miles
  • 2025 – 270,790 miles
  • 2024 – 270,065 miles
  • 2023 – 268,635 miles
  • 2022 – 267,428 miles
  • 2020 – 258,141 miles
  • 2019 – 243,880 miles
  • 2018 – 226,680 miles
  • 2017 – 209,332 miles
  • 2016 – 194,096 miles
  • 2015 – 178,650 miles
  • 2014 – 161,600 miles
  • 2013 – 145,307 miles
  • 2012 – 133,069 miles
  • 2011 – 130,638 miles
  • 2010 – 123,627 miles
  • 2009 – 113,901 miles
  • 2008 – 104,659 miles
  • 2007 – 96,763 miles
  • 2006 – 89,272 miles
  • 2005 – 80,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,273 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass271,273 miles (+483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    271,273 miles
    Test number
    847181335637
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass270,790 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    270,790 miles
    Test number
    136542265154
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail270,759 miles (+694)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,759 miles
    Test number
    960296900005
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass270,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    270,065 miles
    Test number
    465816063289
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail270,065 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,065 miles
    Test number
    545021564246
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass268,635 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    268,635 miles
    Test number
    679930381185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass267,428 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    267,428 miles
    Test number
    302618234227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass258,141 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    258,141 miles
    Test number
    103195676112
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail258,140 miles (+14,260)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,140 miles
    Test number
    700237664243
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass243,880 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    243,880 miles
    Test number
    945662207667
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail243,880 miles (+17,200)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,880 miles
    Test number
    368417430242
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass226,680 miles (+17,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    226,680 miles
    Test number
    802139922862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass209,332 miles (+15,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    209,332 miles
    Test number
    705098364462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass194,096 miles (+161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    194,096 miles
    Test number
    677229026254
    • AdvisoryNearside Battery floor deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail193,935 miles (+15,285)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,935 miles
    Test number
    202511608054
    • FailureBrake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Battery floor deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass178,650 miles (+17,050)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    178,650 miles
    Test number
    569011807825
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass161,600 miles (+16,293)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,600 miles
    Test number
    447920434421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass145,307 miles (+12,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,307 miles
    Test number
    297021933372
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass133,069 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    456727122310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,638 miles (+7,011)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    399710121304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFeul tank damp but no leak found
    • NotePoor headlamp pattern on nearside headlamp
    • NoteSteering box damp

  21. Pass123,627 miles (+79)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    421631720387
    • NoteFeul tank damp but no leak found

  22. Fail123,548 miles (+9,647)4 failures3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    970294810396
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFeul tank damp but no leak found

  23. Pass113,901 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    113,901 miles
    Test number
    731466819397
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail113,900 miles (+9,241)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,900 miles
    Test number
    351124619383
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass104,659 miles (+7,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    913417018338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in drop arm ball joint

  26. Pass96,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    480196117423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,763 miles (+7,491)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    983843917376
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass89,272 miles (+8,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    414841416470
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass80,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    863301315354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M923 BMA

Does M923 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M923 BMA is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M923 BMA?
The MOT on M923 BMA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M923 BMA done?
M923 BMA was recorded at 271,273 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has M923 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M923 BMA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M923 BMA 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 M923 BMA find?
M923 BMA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting, and 2 more.

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