Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R720 BMBMOT history

R720 BMB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

R720 BMB blue 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,600 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R720 BMB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R720 BMB
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 BMB was last recorded at 80,600 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2016: 57,633 miles, lower than 57,659 miles on 18 Aug 2016.

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
79,261 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,339 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,600 miles
  • 2025 – 79,261 miles
  • 2024 – 78,074 miles
  • 2023 – 77,334 miles
  • 2022 – 76,161 miles
  • 2021 – 75,475 miles
  • 2020 – 73,923 miles
  • 2019 – 71,125 miles
  • 2018 – 64,476 miles
  • 2017 – 59,645 miles
  • 2016 – 57,633 miles
  • 2015 – 53,841 miles
  • 2014 – 51,402 miles
  • 2013 – 48,172 miles
  • 2012 – 46,281 miles
  • 2011 – 44,386 miles
  • 2010 – 42,837 miles
  • 2009 – 40,902 miles
  • 2008 – 39,410 miles
  • 2007 – 38,162 miles
  • 2006 – 36,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring slightly off seat
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can not see (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,600 miles (+1,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    130824602152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring slightly off seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,261 miles (+1,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,261 miles
    Test number
    611236360613
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber turrets corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,074 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    289079609073
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,334 miles (+1,173)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    258132857764
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,161 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    778068317038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,475 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,475 miles
    Test number
    575517590154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,923 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,923 miles
    Test number
    934540232316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,125 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    773991114549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,476 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,476 miles
    Test number
    150012572973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,645 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    323403558744
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail59,635 miles (+2,002)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    840147374570
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiperblades not parking correctly/arms insecure (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass57,633 miles (-26)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    805264372403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can not see (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel in engine bay
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail57,659 miles (+3,818)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    357179909802
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On the Steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can not see (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel in engine bay
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass53,841 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    994700985601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail51,402 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    177116524226
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass51,402 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    917126524243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    415447023235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758136223243
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  19. Pass46,281 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    306525812295
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass44,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    815983021250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,386 miles (+1,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    747163821290
    • FailureNearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass42,837 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    521424920203
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass40,902 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    774848219239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    232087628277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,410 miles (+1,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    752485728255
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  26. Pass38,162 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    231626927279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,676 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    330802026411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,675 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    571971126276
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChip in zone "a" just on the 10mm max size

Questions about R720 BMB

Does R720 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 BMB is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R720 BMB?
The MOT on R720 BMB is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 BMB done?
R720 BMB was recorded at 80,600 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has R720 BMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 BMB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R720 BMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R720 BMB find?
R720 BMB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring slightly off seat; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all R720 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.