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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S45 BGTMOT history

S45 BGT is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S45 BGT 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 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,302 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 BGT was last recorded at 57,302 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,078 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,302 miles
  • 2023 – 56,078 miles
  • 2022 – 55,336 miles
  • 2020 – 54,001 miles
  • 2019 – 53,279 miles
  • 2018 – 51,286 miles
  • 2017 – 50,063 miles
  • 2015 – 43,350 miles
  • 2014 – 40,896 miles
  • 2013 – 38,739 miles
  • 2012 – 35,509 miles
  • 2011 – 33,478 miles
  • 2010 – 30,254 miles
  • 2009 – 26,618 miles
  • 2008 – 21,122 miles
  • 2007 – 16,598 miles
  • 2006 – 14,275 miles
  • 2005 – 12,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Steering box drop link (pitman arm) boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Track control arm boot on NS and OS deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429865046525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    278676608268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,302 miles4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    795952174858
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463785176092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop link (pitman arm) boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTrack control arm boot on NS and OS deteriorated

  5. Fail56,078 miles (+742)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    445455819364
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box drop link (pitman arm) boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTrack control arm boot on NS and OS deteriorated

  6. Pass55,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    523421813063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    647139407254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,001 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    678693612305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,279 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    667641711229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,250 miles (+1,964)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    808104527492
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,286 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,286 miles
    Test number
    409622841495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,063 miles
    Test number
    707764854909
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked/perished

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    730244241795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,350 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    928211605280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,322 miles (+2,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    296687295420
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail40,896 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    339030814205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  17. Pass40,896 miles (+2,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    617900414291
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  18. Pass38,739 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,739 miles
    Test number
    546243093109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    649101293157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,738 miles (+3,229)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    637010193147
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass35,509 miles (+2,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    359634592198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  22. Pass33,478 miles (+3,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,478 miles
    Test number
    138528881101
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass30,254 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    100945490196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,618 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    980607199177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,122 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    854340118200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,598 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    671579107210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,275 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    344227706423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    12,903 miles
    Test number
    120638305273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 BGT

Does S45 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 BGT is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S45 BGT?
The MOT on S45 BGT is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 BGT done?
S45 BGT was recorded at 57,302 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has S45 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 BGT has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S45 BGT 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 S45 BGT find?
S45 BGT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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