Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S71 BGXMOT history
S71 BGX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 179,763 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S71 BGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S71 BGX was last recorded at 179,763 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,424 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 339 miles
- Average per year
- 4,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,763 miles
- 2025 – 179,424 miles
- 2024 – 178,346 miles
- 2023 – 178,017 miles
- 2022 – 175,230 miles
- 2021 – 170,998 miles
- 2020 – 167,556 miles
- 2019 – 164,405 miles
- 2018 – 159,112 miles
- 2017 – 148,499 miles
- 2016 – 137,101 miles
- 2015 – 126,070 miles
- 2014 – 116,751 miles
- 2013 – 112,378 miles
- 2012 – 109,911 miles
- 2011 – 104,749 miles
- 2010 – 99,342 miles
- 2009 – 93,161 miles
- 2008 – 87,583 miles
- 2007 – 83,750 miles
- 2006 – 80,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,763 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under bodyRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,763 miles (+339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 179,763 miles
- Test number
- 593936361780
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
Pass179,424 miles (+1,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 179,424 miles
- Test number
- 208726810035
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
Pass178,346 miles (+329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 178,346 miles
- Test number
- 240384780303
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
Pass178,017 miles (+2,787)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 178,017 miles
- Test number
- 619243220641
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
Pass175,230 miles (+4,232)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 175,230 miles
- Test number
- 804259020338
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe / hose slight seepage
Pass170,998 miles (+3,442)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 170,998 miles
- Test number
- 880025495597
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slight seepage
Pass167,556 miles (+3,151)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,556 miles
- Test number
- 150729311539
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body
Pass164,405 miles (+5,293)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,405 miles
- Test number
- 557423308887
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,112 miles (+10,613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,112 miles
- Test number
- 190100750009
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded
Pass148,499 miles (+11,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 148,499 miles
- Test number
- 642995769551
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass137,101 miles (+11,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 137,101 miles
- Test number
- 892068957165
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,070 miles (+9,319)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 126,070 miles
- Test number
- 346765425259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,751 miles (+4,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 116,751 miles
- Test number
- 887794034262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail112,378 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,378 miles
- Test number
- 339309733262
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSteering knuckle boot deteriorated
Pass112,378 miles (+2,467)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,378 miles
- Test number
- 975209633297
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSteering knuckle boot deteriorated
Pass109,911 miles (+5,162)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 109,911 miles
- Test number
- 805214442253
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorating
Pass104,749 miles (+5,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 104,749 miles
- Test number
- 328402441433
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,342 miles (+6,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 99,342 miles
- Test number
- 230051330216
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,161 miles (+5,578)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 93,161 miles
- Test number
- 364368039406
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 331526228488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,583 miles (+3,833)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 561696728206
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass83,750 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 83,750 miles
- Test number
- 884450237214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 80,849 miles
- Test number
- 390435646453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S71 BGX
- Does S71 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 BGX is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S71 BGX?
- The MOT on S71 BGX is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S71 BGX done?
- S71 BGX was recorded at 179,763 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,963 miles a year.
- Has S71 BGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S71 BGX has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2013.
- Has the mileage on S71 BGX 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 S71 BGX find?
- S71 BGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; general corrosion under body.
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