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Land Rover Defender

Brown · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

V50 BBYMOT history

V50 BBY is a brown diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

V50 BBY brown Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,009 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 BBY was last recorded at 88,009 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,669 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
6,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,009 miles
  • 2025 – 87,669 miles
  • 2024 – 87,252 miles
  • 2023 – 84,651 miles
  • 2022 – 79,362 miles
  • 2021 – 74,077 miles
  • 2020 – 70,314 miles
  • 2019 – 57,728 miles
  • 2018 – 43,878 miles
  • 2017 – 30,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,009 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes are covered in mud and grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside chassis rails are generally corroded, surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets are operating poorly

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,009 miles (+340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    812881915036
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes are covered in mud and grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside chassis rails are generally corroded, surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets are operating poorly

  2. Pass87,669 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    791880585694
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle requires attention. axle breather maybe blocked or incorrect axle oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,252 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    144807546320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,651 miles (+5,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    859692474095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight leak from half shaft

  5. Pass79,362 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    404510310891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,077 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    510349344247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,053 miles (+3,739)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    514448989767
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,314 miles
    Test number
    905751532032
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,313 miles (+12,585)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    836850355900
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,728 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    801852622570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,719 miles (+13,841)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    200319936025
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass43,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    957804232392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,878 miles (+13,789)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    733556946073
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass30,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    303052497133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about V50 BBY

Does V50 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 BBY is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 BBY?
The MOT on V50 BBY is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 BBY done?
V50 BBY was recorded at 88,009 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
Has V50 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 BBY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V50 BBY 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 V50 BBY find?
V50 BBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipes are covered in mud and grease; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside chassis rails are generally corroded, surface rust; windscreen washer jets are operating poorly.

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