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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P613 BFOMOT history

P613 BFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

P613 BFO blue 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 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
144,901 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P613 BFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P613 BFO was last recorded at 144,901 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 1,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,258 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,643 miles
Average per year
5,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,901 miles
  • 2024 – 143,258 miles
  • 2023 – 141,660 miles
  • 2021 – 134,880 miles
  • 2019 – 124,515 miles
  • 2018 – 121,465 miles
  • 2017 – 116,667 miles
  • 2016 – 112,659 miles
  • 2015 – 103,092 miles
  • 2014 – 92,566 miles
  • 2013 – 85,420 miles
  • 2012 – 79,848 miles
  • 2011 – 74,517 miles
  • 2010 – 68,355 miles
  • 2009 – 62,619 miles
  • 2008 – 57,982 miles
  • 2007 – 52,876 miles
  • 2006 – 47,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,901 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,901 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,901 miles
    Test number
    634287773007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    770556764399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,258 miles (+1,598)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    205057765955
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,660 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    131129381274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,656 miles (+6,776)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    653162722396
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,880 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    352591738221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,515 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    895937499584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail124,447 miles (+2,982)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,447 miles
    Test number
    449760128865
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEAR SHOCK MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AT STEERING BOX MOUNTING POINT (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass121,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    632183613724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail121,462 miles (+4,795)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,462 miles
    Test number
    317200343636
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,667 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,667 miles
    Test number
    176475439477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end n/s rear of front split pin missing

  12. Fail116,646 miles (+3,987)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,646 miles
    Test number
    146618208978
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front axle rear mounting chassis (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front axle rear mounting front part of chassis (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting at chassis (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end n/s rear of front split pin missing

  13. Pass112,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    167734896094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,659 miles (+9,567)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    837480983778
    • FailureCentre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint axle stablizer ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal hub oil seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower 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)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  15. Pass103,092 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    146273865141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    407495974142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail92,566 miles (+7,146)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    668737264180
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  18. Pass85,420 miles (+5,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    168998263145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass79,848 miles (+5,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    915234972185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass74,517 miles (+6,162)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    935703671184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside steering damper bush worn

  21. Pass68,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    591328950161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,355 miles (+5,736)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    221018650193
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Fail62,619 miles2 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    243891829402
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSteering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush worn

  24. Pass62,619 miles (+4,637)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    342021029104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush worn

  25. Fail57,982 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    710079128113
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

  26. Pass57,982 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    830939928113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    572862937113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,876 miles (+5,864)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    590593327108
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass47,012 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,012 miles
    Test number
    862866626149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,009 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    272954226128
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P613 BFO

Does P613 BFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P613 BFO expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P613 BFO?
The MOT on P613 BFO expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P613 BFO done?
P613 BFO was recorded at 144,901 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,063 miles a year.
Has P613 BFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P613 BFO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on P613 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 P613 BFO find?
P613 BFO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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