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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S67 BGTMOT history

S67 BGT is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 68,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S67 BGT blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,143 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S67 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S67 BGT was last recorded at 68,143 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,142 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,143 miles
  • 2025 – 67,851 miles
  • 2024 – 66,819 miles
  • 2023 – 66,368 miles
  • 2016 – 49,827 miles
  • 2015 – 48,870 miles
  • 2011 – 46,820 miles
  • 2010 – 46,015 miles
  • 2008 – 37,672 miles
  • 2006 – 31,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,143 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • O/s/f axle hub swivel damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Valve stem slightly damaged all road wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,143 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    943373032817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,142 miles (+291)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    629048415560
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,851 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    874853609974
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f axle hub swivel damp

  4. Fail67,841 miles (+1,022)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    896761789139
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper/lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper/lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming front chassis legs
    • AdvisoryO/s/f axle hub swivel damp

  5. Pass66,819 miles (+451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,819 miles
    Test number
    196217446185
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub leaking oil slightly

  6. Pass66,368 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    776661182716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,352 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,352 miles
    Test number
    793567719130
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam staying on on main beam spot light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    698005891482
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101471107983
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all road wheels (5.2.3 (j))

  10. FailMileage not read1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208100412019
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all road wheels (5.2.3 (j))

  11. PassMileage not read1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    345324406366
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valve stems split.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNear side front spotlight not working.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tractor joint leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff "A" frame ball joint dust cover perished.
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking.

  12. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    461856827955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valve stems split.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.
    • AdvisoryNear side front spotlight not working.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tractor joint leaking oil.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff "A" frame ball joint dust cover perished.
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking.

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464592849830
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    678044440412
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149805874444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    762241562607
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401859565470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    779234242189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass49,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    724611265132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,827 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    278231252714
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828636128549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,870 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    810207942137
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469026852411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,820 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    628963941381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,786 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    829633051056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    691597600098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,015 miles (+8,343)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    730857000051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass37,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    270095018464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,672 miles (+6,453)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    962074218155
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside front wiperblade split

  30. Pass31,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,219 miles
    Test number
    760683306388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,219 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,219 miles
    Test number
    823613506321
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S67 BGT

Does S67 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S67 BGT is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S67 BGT?
The MOT on S67 BGT is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S67 BGT done?
S67 BGT was recorded at 68,143 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has S67 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S67 BGT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S67 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 S67 BGT find?
S67 BGT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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