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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X454 BFGMOT history

X454 BFG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

X454 BFG 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,509 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 BFG was last recorded at 146,509 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2009: 65,921 miles, lower than 610,597 miles on 3 Jun 2008.

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
143,078 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,509 miles
  • 2025 – 143,078 miles
  • 2024 – 140,229 miles
  • 2023 – 136,711 miles
  • 2022 – 132,540 miles
  • 2020 – 127,314 miles
  • 2019 – 121,233 miles
  • 2017 – 113,481 miles
  • 2016 – 107,514 miles
  • 2015 – 103,864 miles
  • 2014 – 100,095 miles
  • 2013 – 93,148 miles
  • 2012 – 86,928 miles
  • 2010 – 71,726 miles
  • 2009 – 65,921 miles
  • 2008 – 610,597 miles
  • 2007 – 55,918 miles
  • 2006 – 51,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

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.

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,509 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,509 miles
    Test number
    881659331808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody

  2. Pass143,078 miles (+2,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    355251057829
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabilser (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass140,229 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,229 miles
    Test number
    664315337473
    • AdvisoryGeneral mild chasis corrosion

  4. Pass136,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    708801259585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Fail136,711 miles (+4,171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    198925083311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Pass132,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    859999284979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,540 miles (+5,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    453558565909
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  8. Pass127,314 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    127762714274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,233 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    156134588863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,224 miles (+7,743)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,224 miles
    Test number
    503052281707
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass113,481 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    893635462198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,514 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,514 miles
    Test number
    387986602210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,864 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    693209968972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,095 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    606019504368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,148 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    508398023215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,592 miles (+5,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    797582693158
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass86,928 miles (+15,202)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    239193662496
    • NoteAll 4 rear sideways facing seat belts quite frayed (Advise attention)
    • NoteCentre and rear sections of exhaust jointing flanges corroding
    • NoteFair amount of handbrake travel
    • NoteRear number plate starting to dis-colour

  18. Pass71,726 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    690160460181
    • NoteAll rear seat belts starting to fray
    • NoteO/s/r brake dise inner face quite corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  19. Fail71,726 miles (+5,805)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    913260160187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll rear seat belts starting to fray
    • NoteO/s/r brake dise inner face quite corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  20. Pass65,921 miles (-544,676)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    672877999118
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread getting low
    • NoteFair amount of hand brake travel

  21. Pass610,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    610,597 miles
    Test number
    690065458197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail610,597 miles (+554,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    610,597 miles
    Test number
    763155258114
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass55,918 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    304804337170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    340451936034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,348 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,348 miles
    Test number
    131295426414
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about X454 BFG

Does X454 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X454 BFG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X454 BFG?
The MOT on X454 BFG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X454 BFG done?
X454 BFG was recorded at 146,509 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has X454 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 BFG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X454 BFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X454 BFG find?
X454 BFG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; general corrosion underbody.

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