Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
V17 BTSMOT history
V17 BTS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 129,600 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V17 BTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V17 BTS was last recorded at 129,600 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 2,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,325 miles · 21 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,275 miles
- Average per year
- 8,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,600 miles
- 2024 – 127,325 miles
- 2023 – 119,495 miles
- 2022 – 111,481 miles
- 2021 – 103,911 miles
- 2020 – 95,308 miles
- 2019 – 85,578 miles
- 2018 – 76,233 miles
- 2017 – 66,670 miles
- 2016 – 56,648 miles
- 2015 – 47,645 miles
- 2014 – 37,696 miles
- 2013 – 26,908 miles
- 2012 – 16,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,600 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 129,600 miles
- Test number
- 798143409434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,325 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,325 miles
- Test number
- 481402533486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail127,325 miles (+7,830)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,325 miles
- Test number
- 844389219543
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,495 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,495 miles
- Test number
- 680815719827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,493 miles (+8,012)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,493 miles
- Test number
- 149375320909
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass111,481 miles (+7,570)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 111,481 miles
- Test number
- 933345085734
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass103,911 miles (+8,603)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 103,911 miles
- Test number
- 181583590424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,308 miles (+9,730)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,308 miles
- Test number
- 900001305305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,578 miles (+9,345)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,578 miles
- Test number
- 768746760281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,233 miles (+9,563)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 76,233 miles
- Test number
- 439853872812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,670 miles (+10,022)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,670 miles
- Test number
- 722135567332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,648 miles (+9,003)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 56,648 miles
- Test number
- 492517441188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,645 miles (+9,949)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 47,645 miles
- Test number
- 707427825088
- NoteFront brake pads appear low
- NotePlay at n/s/r lower shock absorber bush
Pass37,696 miles (+10,788)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 37,696 miles
- Test number
- 995610734086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,908 miles (+10,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 26,908 miles
- Test number
- 827524723028
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass16,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 16,748 miles
- Test number
- 716527732080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V17 BTS
- Does V17 BTS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V17 BTS expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V17 BTS?
- The MOT on V17 BTS expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V17 BTS done?
- V17 BTS was recorded at 129,600 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 8,327 miles a year.
- Has V17 BTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V17 BTS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V17 BTS 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 V17 BTS find?
- V17 BTS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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