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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P150 BFOMOT history

P150 BFO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

P150 BFO green 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,516 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P150 BFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P150 BFO was last recorded at 153,516 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,827 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,689 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,516 miles
  • 2024 – 145,817 miles
  • 2023 – 143,950 miles
  • 2021 – 139,749 miles
  • 2016 – 139,240 miles
  • 2015 – 138,462 miles
  • 2014 – 136,341 miles
  • 2013 – 133,704 miles
  • 2012 – 130,896 miles
  • 2011 – 127,110 miles
  • 2010 – 123,289 miles
  • 2009 – 117,473 miles
  • 2008 – 111,423 miles
  • 2007 – 104,834 miles
  • 2006 – 97,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,516 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Outer in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear back plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,516 miles (+2,689)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,516 miles
    Test number
    426351648702
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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))

  2. Pass150,827 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    635610220160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,817 miles (+1,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,817 miles
    Test number
    647935529921
    • AdvisoryStabiliser bar rubber dust covers slight cracking

  4. Pass143,950 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    515225028611
    • AdvisoryRear shocker lower bushes worn

  5. Pass139,749 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    783180569650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,240 miles (+778)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    619321577766
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  7. Pass138,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    926573843290
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Fail138,462 miles (+2,121)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,462 miles
    Test number
    638072845766
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre side walls and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass136,341 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    927550464239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail136,332 miles (+2,628)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,332 miles
    Test number
    797989354203
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass133,704 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,704 miles
    Test number
    948808443288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,689 miles (+2,793)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    507210443248
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass130,896 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,896 miles
    Test number
    695225232266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,110 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,110 miles
    Test number
    529536531209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail127,105 miles (+3,816)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,105 miles
    Test number
    889699821233
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,289 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    970441220270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass117,473 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,473 miles
    Test number
    161626629298
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake anti-slip slightly worn
    • NoteRear number plate deteroating
    • NoteWindscreen slightly scratched
    • NoteWiper/washer switch insecure

  18. Fail117,473 miles (+6,050)11 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,473 miles
    Test number
    652131219248
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti - slip slightly worn
    • NoteFront centre ball joint - dust cap damaged
    • NoteRear number plate - deteriorating
    • NoteWinscreen slightly scratched
    • NoteWiper - washer switch insecure

  19. Pass111,423 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    950610918269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear cross member coroded

  20. Fail111,423 miles (+6,589)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,423 miles
    Test number
    291937208252
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear cross member coroded

  21. Fail104,834 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    462944017272
    • Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass104,834 miles (+7,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    922234017215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass97,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    950003106224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P150 BFO

Does P150 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P150 BFO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P150 BFO?
The MOT on P150 BFO is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P150 BFO done?
P150 BFO was recorded at 153,516 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has P150 BFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P150 BFO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on P150 BFO 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 P150 BFO find?
P150 BFO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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