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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S48 BVCMOT history

S48 BVC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

S48 BVC white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
92,061 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 BVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 BVC was last recorded at 92,061 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,244 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
2,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,061 miles
  • 2023 – 90,244 miles
  • 2021 – 86,887 miles
  • 2020 – 86,355 miles
  • 2019 – 85,903 miles
  • 2018 – 82,688 miles
  • 2017 – 80,131 miles
  • 2016 – 77,764 miles
  • 2015 – 74,448 miles
  • 2014 – 72,098 miles
  • 2013 – 69,492 miles
  • 2012 – 66,923 miles
  • 2011 – 62,268 miles
  • 2010 – 54,445 miles
  • 2009 – 48,325 miles
  • 2007 – 46,648 miles
  • 2006 – 39,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively rubber boot split (2.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rubber boots perished on steering arm

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 (engine)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,061 miles (+1,817)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,061 miles
    Test number
    559951962115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively rubber boot split (2.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rubber boots perished on steering arm

  2. Pass90,244 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    651611691532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,887 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    615742760826
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,887 miles (+532)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    601113736088
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering 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))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,355 miles (+452)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    649475359268
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,903 miles (+810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    162382352776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail85,093 miles (+2,405)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    449214971986
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,688 miles (+2,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,688 miles
    Test number
    983378719186
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint dust cover damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt

  9. Pass80,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    599374767461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,131 miles (+2,367)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    963037888125
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass77,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    344050231563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail77,764 miles (+3,316)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    183120121665
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass74,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    226560865134
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Fail74,448 miles (+2,350)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    448476955103
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass72,098 miles (+2,606)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,098 miles
    Test number
    155005154189
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leaking oil

  16. Pass69,492 miles (+32)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    926741663136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front,nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail69,460 miles (+2,537)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    815324353130
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front,nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass66,923 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    979974862133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,268 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    217167561055
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in tread of offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers seat rear mount point reqires attention
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leaking
    • NoteInner face of rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from input shaft of steering box
    • NoteSteering drag link ball joint dust cover not protecting joint correctly

  20. Fail62,268 miles (+7,823)3 repaired4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,268 miles
    Test number
    455427361096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut in tread of offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers seat rear mount point reqires attention
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil seal leaking
    • NoteInner face of rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak from input shaft of steering box
    • NoteSteering drag link ball joint dust cover not protecting joint correctly

  21. Pass54,445 miles (+171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    730451960087
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil Leaks from engine area, front diff and rear diff area

  22. Fail54,274 miles (+5,949)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    840946150001
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil Leaks from engine area, front diff and rear diff area

  23. Pass48,325 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    791734469004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    123721547349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,648 miles (+6,850)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    242769037343
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear prop shaft front bolts insecure.

  26. Pass39,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,798 miles
    Test number
    374760626353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S48 BVC

Does S48 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S48 BVC expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S48 BVC?
The MOT on S48 BVC expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S48 BVC done?
S48 BVC was recorded at 92,061 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 2,941 miles a year.
Has S48 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 BVC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S48 BVC 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 S48 BVC find?
S48 BVC passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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