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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S787 BVLMOT history

S787 BVL is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

S787 BVL blue 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 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
97,910 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 BVL
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
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 BVL was last recorded at 97,910 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,909 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,910 miles
  • 2021 – 97,601 miles
  • 2020 – 97,153 miles
  • 2019 – 96,129 miles
  • 2018 – 95,558 miles
  • 2017 – 95,056 miles
  • 2016 – 92,994 miles
  • 2015 – 90,745 miles
  • 2014 – 87,659 miles
  • 2013 – 84,902 miles
  • 2012 – 80,395 miles
  • 2011 – 75,092 miles
  • 2008 – 72,312 miles
  • 2007 – 66,778 miles
  • 2006 – 59,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    273592990161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail97,910 miles (+1)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    792952896548
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail97,909 miles (+308)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,909 miles
    Test number
    126176449860
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass97,601 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    624265857027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail97,594 miles (+441)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    720766083546
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass97,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    478847922955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,150 miles (+1,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    701474237887
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,129 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    124236869401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,124 miles (+566)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    119825116019
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    823476140579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  11. Fail95,558 miles (+502)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,558 miles
    Test number
    186278003133
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  12. Pass95,056 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    741880972002
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  13. Fail95,042 miles (+2,048)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    996713079102
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight free play in steering
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  14. Pass92,994 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,994 miles
    Test number
    726351699424
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail92,925 miles (+2,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    763294368970
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass90,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    445026548336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,745 miles (+3,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    788214683597
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass87,659 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    355634244404
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass84,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    326051663439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,902 miles (+4,507)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    457461863279
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass80,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    317975662400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286466061283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,092 miles (+2,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    187641581113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass72,312 miles (+5,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    341633398046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass66,778 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    122329817065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,900 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    233063726008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,713 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    721420216058
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S787 BVL

Does S787 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 BVL expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 BVL?
The MOT on S787 BVL expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 BVL done?
S787 BVL was recorded at 97,910 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 2,259 miles a year.
Has S787 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 BVL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S787 BVL 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 S787 BVL find?
S787 BVL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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