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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

S80 BGFMOT history

S80 BGF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S80 BGF green 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,850 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 BGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 BGF was last recorded at 114,850 miles on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2026: 114,850 miles, lower than 140,519 miles on 18 Feb 2025.

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
140,519 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,850 miles
  • 2025 – 140,519 miles
  • 2024 – 125,118 miles
  • 2023 – 122,933 miles
  • 2022 – 116,446 miles
  • 2021 – 110,650 miles
  • 2020 – 103,429 miles
  • 2018 – 95,887 miles
  • 2017 – 89,842 miles
  • 2016 – 84,035 miles
  • 2015 – 76,850 miles
  • 2014 – 65,560 miles
  • 2013 – 55,055 miles
  • 2012 – 42,068 miles
  • 2011 – 34,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,850 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rattling against body
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,850 miles (-25,669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    904480153529
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rattling against body
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,519 miles (+15,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,519 miles
    Test number
    221743953796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,118 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,118 miles
    Test number
    168825402444
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high, but has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,118 miles (+2,185)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,118 miles
    Test number
    162560747918
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe ruptured near rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,933 miles (+6,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    165407495135
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel requires minor adjustment (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,446 miles (+5,796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,446 miles
    Test number
    297780320154
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm / damper ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass110,650 miles (+7,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    656777526629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall perished/cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass103,429 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    220143862853
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail103,374 miles (+7,487)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    853677636720
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass95,887 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    340759368625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,887 miles (+6,045)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    150323217424
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,842 miles (+5,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,842 miles
    Test number
    809677322338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  13. Pass84,035 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    387906687781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear (2.7.4)

  14. Pass76,850 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    399824325397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,560 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    348084154445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass65,560 miles (+10,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    666054654284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail55,055 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    207684053203
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension knucle leaking grease

  18. Pass55,055 miles (+12,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    417594253255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension knucle leaking grease

  19. Pass42,068 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    427176152203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,429 miles
    Test number
    119523241291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S80 BGF

Does S80 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 BGF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S80 BGF?
The MOT on S80 BGF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 BGF done?
S80 BGF was recorded at 114,850 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has S80 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 BGF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S80 BGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S80 BGF find?
S80 BGF passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust system rattling against body; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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