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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

S23 BAAMOT history

S23 BAA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

S23 BAA silver 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,851 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BAA was last recorded at 102,851 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 11,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,197 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,654 miles
Average per year
7,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,851 miles
  • 2024 – 91,197 miles
  • 2023 – 83,498 miles
  • 2022 – 74,761 miles
  • 2021 – 66,818 miles
  • 2020 – 58,165 miles
  • 2019 – 52,543 miles
  • 2018 – 48,057 miles
  • 2017 – 40,206 miles
  • 2016 – 31,735 miles
  • 2015 – 22,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,851 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,851 miles (+11,654)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    388237744455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    541542080144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,197 miles (+7,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    480167362494
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,498 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    423634905884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,485 miles (+8,724)1 dangerous16 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,485 miles
    Test number
    117012601999
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,761 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    542648764899
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to step on the inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to step on the inside
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail74,745 miles (+7,927)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    229087994309
    • DangerousNearside Front Body component likely to become detached headlight grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Body component likely to become detached sidelight grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to step on the inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to step on the inside
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass66,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,818 miles
    Test number
    979947992399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail66,818 miles (+8,653)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,818 miles
    Test number
    399622253896
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested ns/os (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass58,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    599308687243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail58,165 miles (+5,622)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,165 miles
    Test number
    346014066583
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens smashed (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass52,543 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    559201939876
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail52,543 miles (+4,486)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    625292622055
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass48,057 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    969288058948
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail48,056 miles (+7,850)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    908846327029
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass40,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    249537775490
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail40,206 miles (+8,471)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    142270207292
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass31,735 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    976549449876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    258990525142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BAA

Does S23 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BAA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 BAA?
The MOT on S23 BAA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BAA done?
S23 BAA was recorded at 102,851 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,569 miles a year.
Has S23 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BAA has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 BAA 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 S23 BAA find?
S23 BAA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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