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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S783 BKPMOT history

S783 BKP is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S783 BKP black 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,453 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 BKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 BKP was last recorded at 142,453 miles on 28 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2026: 142,453 miles, lower than 212,018 miles on 1 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,018 miles · 1 Nov 2018
Average per year
1,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,453 miles
  • 2018 – 212,018 miles
  • 2017 – 209,257 miles
  • 2016 – 201,368 miles
  • 2015 – 192,911 miles
  • 2014 – 182,627 miles
  • 2013 – 180,353 miles
  • 2012 – 175,359 miles
  • 2011 – 162,189 miles
  • 2010 – 157,744 miles
  • 2009 – 137,673 miles
  • 2008 – 132,013 miles
  • 2007 – 125,486 miles
  • 2006 – 119,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,453 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front tractor housings leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,453 miles (-69,565)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,453 miles
    Test number
    255641997288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,018 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    212,018 miles
    Test number
    573577510965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    209,257 miles
    Test number
    853977637764
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight play

  4. Fail209,255 miles (+7,887)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,255 miles
    Test number
    784811811276
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel has slight play

  5. Pass201,368 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    201,368 miles
    Test number
    530444624457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail201,312 miles (+8,401)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,312 miles
    Test number
    499685768596
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass192,911 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    192,911 miles
    Test number
    204905993595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tractor housings leaking

  8. Fail192,906 miles (+10,279)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,906 miles
    Test number
    716857499075
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tractor housings leaking

  9. Pass182,627 miles (+126)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    182,627 miles
    Test number
    979424534290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth tractor housing seals leaking

  10. Fail182,501 miles (+2,148)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,501 miles
    Test number
    257377224203
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth tractor housing seals leaking

  11. Pass180,353 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    180,353 miles
    Test number
    128767843200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,341 miles (+4,982)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,341 miles
    Test number
    849946643241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass175,359 miles (+13,170)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    175,359 miles
    Test number
    737050602334
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass162,189 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    162,189 miles
    Test number
    775028081208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail162,189 miles (+4,445)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,189 miles
    Test number
    675536781219
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass157,744 miles (+20,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    157,744 miles
    Test number
    211517370283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass137,673 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    137,673 miles
    Test number
    132332879242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail132,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,013 miles
    Test number
    113916678284
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass132,013 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    132,013 miles
    Test number
    390656378205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,486 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,486 miles
    Test number
    351003087454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass125,486 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    125,486 miles
    Test number
    970003587223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    130513286218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,081 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    574633686255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about S783 BKP

Does S783 BKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S783 BKP is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S783 BKP?
The MOT on S783 BKP is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S783 BKP done?
S783 BKP was recorded at 142,453 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,181 miles a year.
Has S783 BKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 BKP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S783 BKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S783 BKP find?
S783 BKP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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