
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S108 BFFMOT history
S108 BFF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 166,393 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 166,393 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S108 BFF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S108 BFF was last recorded at 166,393 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Oct 2013: 77,263 miles, lower than 77,264 miles on 30 Sept 2013.
- 17 Oct 2016: 99,804 miles, lower than 99,960 miles on 3 Oct 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,045 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 348 miles
- Average per year
- 7,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 166,393 miles
- 2024 – 160,704 miles
- 2023 – 152,006 miles
- 2022 – 144,190 miles
- 2021 – 135,765 miles
- 2020 – 129,684 miles
- 2019 – 122,790 miles
- 2018 – 114,272 miles
- 2017 – 106,067 miles
- 2016 – 99,804 miles
- 2015 – 93,231 miles
- 2014 – 87,005 miles
- 2013 – 77,263 miles
- 2012 – 66,959 miles
- 2011 – 55,815 miles
- 2010 – 41,584 miles
- 2009 – 27,689 miles
- 2008 – 17,842 miles
- 2007 – 16,842 miles
- 2006 – 15,822 miles
- 2005 – 14,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
35 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,393 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 166,393 miles
- Test number
- 721282123572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,045 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,045 miles
- Test number
- 409426955842
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank insecure guard corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,704 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 160,704 miles
- Test number
- 598368029417
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,704 miles (+8,698)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,704 miles
- Test number
- 222999501742
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,006 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 152,006 miles
- Test number
- 108429629371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,001 miles (+7,811)3 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,001 miles
- Test number
- 150042228985
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass144,190 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 144,190 miles
- Test number
- 435145628145
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail144,190 miles (+8,425)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,190 miles
- Test number
- 862659555467
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,765 miles (+6,081)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 135,765 miles
- Test number
- 226781293639
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j of front prop-shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass129,684 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,684 miles
- Test number
- 794305403441
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail129,684 miles (+6,894)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,684 miles
- Test number
- 276102609322
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass122,790 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,790 miles
- Test number
- 585102892303
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome under body / chassis corrosion
Fail122,790 miles (+8,518)1 dangerous6 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,790 miles
- Test number
- 870742977403
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lenz broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome under body / chassis corrosion
Pass114,272 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 114,272 miles
- Test number
- 976789500289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail114,272 miles (+8,205)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,272 miles
- Test number
- 532806887216
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,067 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 106,067 miles
- Test number
- 717297203684
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting not attached
- AdvisoryWipers split
Fail106,067 miles (+6,263)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,067 miles
- Test number
- 990138813592
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting not attached
- AdvisoryWipers split
Pass99,804 miles (-156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,804 miles
- Test number
- 207249331276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail99,960 miles (+6,729)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,960 miles
- Test number
- 562405902188
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member, n/s, o/s & center by tow bar mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Pass93,231 miles (+6,226)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 93,231 miles
- Test number
- 743582146402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,005 miles
- Test number
- 538199964259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,005 miles (+9,742)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,005 miles
- Test number
- 709209164233
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass77,263 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 77,263 miles
- Test number
- 487875173264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,264 miles (+10,305)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,264 miles
- Test number
- 346703173400
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail66,959 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,959 miles
- Test number
- 299912372219
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass66,959 miles (+11,144)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,959 miles
- Test number
- 487622572230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,815 miles (+14,231)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,815 miles
- Test number
- 729463971273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass41,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,584 miles
- Test number
- 444801670237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,584 miles (+13,895)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,584 miles
- Test number
- 684801970276
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass27,689 miles (+9,847)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,689 miles
- Test number
- 102930169254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,842 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 17,842 miles
- Test number
- 361428828484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,842 miles (+1,020)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,842 miles
- Test number
- 182261367248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,822 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,822 miles
- Test number
- 463609346287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,808 miles (+1,301)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,808 miles
- Test number
- 260178746267
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass14,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 14,507 miles
- Test number
- 264258045275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S108 BFF
- Does S108 BFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S108 BFF is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S108 BFF?
- The MOT on S108 BFF is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S108 BFF done?
- S108 BFF was recorded at 166,393 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
- Has S108 BFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S108 BFF has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S108 BFF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S108 BFF find?
- S108 BFF passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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