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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S785 BLGMOT history

S785 BLG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S785 BLG 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,338 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 BLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 BLG was last recorded at 82,338 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,958 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
1,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,338 miles
  • 2024 – 81,958 miles
  • 2023 – 80,894 miles
  • 2022 – 79,957 miles
  • 2021 – 78,970 miles
  • 2020 – 78,270 miles
  • 2019 – 77,434 miles
  • 2018 – 75,493 miles
  • 2017 – 73,727 miles
  • 2016 – 71,745 miles
  • 2015 – 64,584 miles
  • 2014 – 58,723 miles
  • 2013 – 57,476 miles
  • 2012 – 56,206 miles
  • 2011 – 54,778 miles
  • 2010 – 53,349 miles
  • 2009 – 51,473 miles
  • 2008 – 50,074 miles
  • 2007 – 47,930 miles
  • 2006 – 45,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,338 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,338 miles (+380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    246279643683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,958 miles (+1,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    713818451068
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,894 miles (+937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    342464016558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,957 miles (+987)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,957 miles
    Test number
    174873669018
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive central front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,970 miles (+700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,970 miles
    Test number
    348716996591
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,270 miles (+836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    975028421565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,434 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    489469401407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short one to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,428 miles (+1,935)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    229056608703
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short one to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,493 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    697966928758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,727 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    491053532774
    • AdvisoryCooling fan missing

  11. Fail73,665 miles (+1,920)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    259270394850
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCooling fan missing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush

  12. Pass71,745 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    831865162129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail71,741 miles (+7,157)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    116644076458
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop shaft,front U J.
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop shaft, rear U J.

  14. Pass64,584 miles (+5,861)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    348405705231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMost rear exhaust rubber split

  15. Pass58,723 miles (+1,247)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,723 miles
    Test number
    195985994199
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  16. Pass57,476 miles (+1,270)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    576450993163
    • NoteBoth front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront and rear number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteFront caliper feed pipes getting corroded
    • NoteRear shocker bushes getting worn

  17. Pass56,206 miles (+8)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    358174912282
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExtensive existing repairs to rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers ok
    • NoteFront and rear number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteNearside and offside seatbelts showing signs of fraying

  18. Fail56,198 miles (+1,420)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    436583112243
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExtensive existing repairs to rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers ok
    • NoteFront and rear number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteNearside and offside seatbelts showing signs of fraying

  19. Pass54,778 miles (+1,429)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,778 miles
    Test number
    786826581162
    • NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes getting worn
    • NoteBoth swivel hubs showing signs of weeping
    • NoteBrake pipe to rear flex getting corroded
    • NoteExhaust getting corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside seatbelts showing signs of fraying
    • NotePoor image both headlamps
    • NoteRear chassis rails and rear chassis crossmember getting corroded
    • NoteRear number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

  20. Pass53,349 miles (+1,876)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    761975090127
    • NoteBoth front caliper feed pipes getting corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes to rear calipers getting corroded
    • NoteFront swivel hubs showing signs of weeping
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying
    • NoteOil filter leaking
    • NoteRear number plate laminates getting separated
    • NoteSome play steering box
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points getting corroded

  21. Pass51,473 miles (+1,399)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    204720689477
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting perished.
    • NoteNear side and off side rear shocker top mounting bushes getting worn.
    • NoteNear side front getting low.
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass50,074 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    584048198144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,930 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    204630597419
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass47,930 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,930 miles
    Test number
    564400797176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,970 miles
    Test number
    451802196183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 BLG

Does S785 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 BLG is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S785 BLG?
The MOT on S785 BLG is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S785 BLG done?
S785 BLG was recorded at 82,338 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,886 miles a year.
Has S785 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 BLG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S785 BLG 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 S785 BLG find?
S785 BLG passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front coil spring corroded.

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