Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
S8 BGBMOT history
S8 BGB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,856 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 BGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 BGB was last recorded at 128,856 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,799 miles · 5 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 5,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,856 miles
- 2024 – 124,795 miles
- 2023 – 119,077 miles
- 2022 – 114,492 miles
- 2021 – 107,644 miles
- 2019 – 100,380 miles
- 2018 – 95,432 miles
- 2016 – 89,226 miles
- 2015 – 83,837 miles
- 2014 – 77,447 miles
- 2013 – 74,771 miles
- 2012 – 68,085 miles
- 2011 – 61,231 miles
- 2010 – 53,868 miles
- 2009 – 47,589 miles
- 2008 – 41,102 miles
- 2007 – 34,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,856 miles
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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
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, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Drivers seat worn...Replacement recommended
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,856 miles (+57)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,856 miles
- Test number
- 156947115915
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail128,799 miles (+4,004)3 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,799 miles
- Test number
- 809961634035
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp lit
- AdvisoryDrivers seat in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass124,795 miles (+5,718)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 124,795 miles
- Test number
- 825441904070
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,077 miles (+182)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 119,077 miles
- Test number
- 682120575776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat worn...Replacement recommended
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail118,895 miles (+4,403)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,895 miles
- Test number
- 661570776719
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16C (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment As marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment As marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper.....Replacement recommended (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat worn...Replacement recommended
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass114,492 miles (+6,848)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 114,492 miles
- Test number
- 140044351064
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass107,644 miles (+89)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,644 miles
- Test number
- 863547326914
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter slightly insecure
Fail107,555 miles (+7,175)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,555 miles
- Test number
- 142931039080
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades,parking obstructing view (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has low reserve travel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filter,slightly insecure
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,380 miles (+60)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,380 miles
- Test number
- 390132501116
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail100,320 miles (+4,888)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,320 miles
- Test number
- 705728113088
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,432 miles (+6,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,432 miles
- Test number
- 239831808417
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass89,226 miles (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 89,226 miles
- Test number
- 599889558565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,871 miles (+5,034)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,871 miles
- Test number
- 899154654689
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass83,837 miles (+6,390)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 83,837 miles
- Test number
- 427720856146
- AdvisoryCondition of drivers seatbelt
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
- AdvisorySteering box damp
- AdvisoryMud under vehicle
Pass77,447 miles (+81)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 77,447 miles
- Test number
- 369936014414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteO/s/f hub oil leak
Fail77,366 miles (+2,595)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,366 miles
- Test number
- 376975104299
- DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteO/s/f hub oil leak
Fail74,771 miles (+6,686)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,771 miles
- Test number
- 548906223382
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCoolant level very low
- NoteMud under vehicle
Pass68,085 miles (+6,854)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 866316142399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,231 miles (+161)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 61,231 miles
- Test number
- 667913151371
- NoteSlight oil leak steering box shaft
Fail61,070 miles (+7,202)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,070 miles
- Test number
- 499553641303
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- NoteSlight oil leak steering box shaft
Fail53,868 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,868 miles
- Test number
- 481087120450
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass53,868 miles (+6,279)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 53,868 miles
- Test number
- 564907320350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 47,589 miles
- Test number
- 480925639352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,589 miles (+6,487)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,589 miles
- Test number
- 634055739390
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass41,102 miles (+6,630)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 41,102 miles
- Test number
- 681795148335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,472 miles
- Test number
- 152785907303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 BGB
- Does S8 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BGB is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S8 BGB?
- The MOT on S8 BGB is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 BGB done?
- S8 BGB was recorded at 128,856 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
- Has S8 BGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 BGB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S8 BGB 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 S8 BGB find?
- S8 BGB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: drivers seat in poor condition; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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