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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S811 BMAMOT history

S811 BMA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S811 BMA 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,544 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S811 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S811 BMA was last recorded at 114,544 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,542 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,544 miles
  • 2024 – 100,117 miles
  • 2022 – 99,247 miles
  • 2016 – 98,771 miles
  • 2015 – 93,268 miles
  • 2014 – 87,969 miles
  • 2013 – 83,924 miles
  • 2012 – 77,367 miles
  • 2011 – 74,632 miles
  • 2010 – 71,570 miles
  • 2009 – 69,319 miles
  • 2008 – 68,834 miles
  • 2007 – 65,066 miles
  • 2006 – 62,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,544 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion to chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering box area slightly damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,544 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    799757875109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to chassis

  2. Fail114,542 miles (+14,425)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    468155344989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to chassis

  3. Pass100,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    293736016483
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail100,117 miles (+14)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    804695154923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass100,103 miles (+856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    369537128648
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass99,247 miles (+476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,247 miles
    Test number
    220405814864
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,771 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    684249942527
    • AdvisoryClutch peddle rubber missing

  8. Pass93,268 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    295907683407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box area slightly damp

  9. Fail93,266 miles (+5,297)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    712401377996
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box area slightly damp

  10. Pass87,969 miles (+4,045)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    848867314241
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral under body surface rust
    • NoteSlight play in all steering joints
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

  11. Pass83,924 miles (+6,557)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    135199373151
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteLong hand brake travel
    • NoteRear chassis legs rusty

  12. Pass77,367 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,367 miles
    Test number
    555791732138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,366 miles (+2,734)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    347679522102
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass74,632 miles (+3,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    138261601149
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass71,570 miles (+2,251)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,570 miles
    Test number
    353450690056
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Has Cut In Side Wall (Cords Not Exposed)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass69,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,319 miles
    Test number
    473263289059
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail69,319 miles (+485)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,319 miles
    Test number
    450362989071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass68,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    224428198024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail68,834 miles (+3,768)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    352568398089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass65,066 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    343403197037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,710 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    551818226321
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass60,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    110704306039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,996 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    184624606089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S811 BMA

Does S811 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S811 BMA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S811 BMA?
The MOT on S811 BMA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S811 BMA done?
S811 BMA was recorded at 114,544 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has S811 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S811 BMA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S811 BMA 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 S811 BMA find?
S811 BMA passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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