Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
R482 BACMOT history
R482 BAC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 198,723 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R482 BAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 12 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R482 BAC was last recorded at 198,723 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 198,723 miles · 25 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,723 miles
- 2023 – 185,292 miles
- 2022 – 178,588 miles
- 2021 – 172,266 miles
- 2019 – 164,503 miles
- 2018 – 157,763 miles
- 2017 – 149,002 miles
- 2016 – 143,379 miles
- 2015 – 137,141 miles
- 2014 – 132,146 miles
- 2013 – 127,035 miles
- 2012 – 121,935 miles
- 2011 – 118,571 miles
- 2010 – 113,147 miles
- 2009 – 102,939 miles
- 2008 – 96,575 miles
- 2007 – 81,784 miles
- 2006 – 71,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,723 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded All Four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,723 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 198,723 miles
- Test number
- 735951259826
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail198,723 miles (+13,431)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,723 miles
- Test number
- 819128606593
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing loose spare wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass185,292 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 185,292 miles
- Test number
- 297464668259
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember and rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail185,278 miles (+6,690)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,278 miles
- Test number
- 468825037700
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear close to tow bar mounting and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,588 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 178,588 miles
- Test number
- 952716534123
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,573 miles (+6,307)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,573 miles
- Test number
- 276335908409
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,266 miles (+15)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 172,266 miles
- Test number
- 701892695430
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWelding Repairs Covered In Underseal
Fail172,251 miles (+7,748)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,251 miles
- Test number
- 208003421318
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass164,503 miles (+6,740)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 164,503 miles
- Test number
- 618557840044
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,763 miles (+8,761)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 157,763 miles
- Test number
- 450940972587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,002 miles (+5,623)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 149,002 miles
- Test number
- 451726773921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,379 miles (+6,238)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 143,379 miles
- Test number
- 298067144632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,141 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 137,141 miles
- Test number
- 457650995057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,146 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 132,146 miles
- Test number
- 209729274093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail132,146 miles (+5,111)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,146 miles
- Test number
- 928689774093
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass127,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 535274963073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,035 miles (+5,100)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,035 miles
- Test number
- 846954563057
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f bearing
Pass121,935 miles (+3,364)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 121,935 miles
- Test number
- 609766162027
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight oil leak from transfer box
Pass118,571 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 118,571 miles
- Test number
- 358943251086
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,147 miles
- Test number
- 863464870033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,147 miles (+10,208)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,147 miles
- Test number
- 692631870042
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Pass102,939 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 102,939 miles
- Test number
- 144527249019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass96,575 miles (+14,791)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 96,575 miles
- Test number
- 354496258037
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,784 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 81,784 miles
- Test number
- 120466167081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Fail81,784 miles (+10,044)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,784 miles
- Test number
- 532311667024
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass71,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 71,740 miles
- Test number
- 914963066053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,740 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,740 miles
- Test number
- 371883566092
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about R482 BAC
- Does R482 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 BAC is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R482 BAC?
- The MOT on R482 BAC is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R482 BAC done?
- R482 BAC was recorded at 198,723 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
- Has R482 BAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R482 BAC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on R482 BAC 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 R482 BAC find?
- R482 BAC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle, and 2 more.
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