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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X761 BNTMOT history

X761 BNT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

X761 BNT blue 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,754 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 BNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 BNT was last recorded at 62,754 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,506 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,754 miles
  • 2025 – 62,506 miles
  • 2024 – 62,489 miles
  • 2023 – 61,744 miles
  • 2022 – 61,388 miles
  • 2021 – 61,226 miles
  • 2020 – 60,769 miles
  • 2019 – 60,498 miles
  • 2018 – 59,337 miles
  • 2017 – 57,983 miles
  • 2016 – 56,520 miles
  • 2015 – 55,399 miles
  • 2014 – 52,994 miles
  • 2013 – 50,685 miles
  • 2012 – 48,393 miles
  • 2011 – 46,270 miles
  • 2010 – 44,548 miles
  • 2009 – 42,711 miles
  • 2008 – 41,376 miles
  • 2007 – 39,660 miles
  • 2006 – 37,090 miles
  • 2005 – 33,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,754 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    405867961233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,506 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,506 miles
    Test number
    694409007988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,489 miles (+745)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,489 miles
    Test number
    968343933994
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass61,744 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    754796254049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,388 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    819895587530
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail61,375 miles (+149)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    379586873369
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole by tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,226 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    556707262220
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s chassis slight corrosion starting

  8. Pass60,769 miles (+271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    606494326826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrossion started on chassis

  9. Pass60,498 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    168834748089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  10. Fail60,484 miles (+1,147)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    358460280840
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  11. Pass59,337 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    858680877427
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash starting

  12. Pass57,983 miles (+1,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    866686773423
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

  13. Pass56,520 miles (+1,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    603444815887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,399 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,399 miles
    Test number
    582623184810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear On Chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail55,352 miles (+2,358)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    372664141183
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trumpet (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear On Chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass52,994 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    387656764297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail52,994 miles (+2,309)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    478956764248
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,685 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    148805873260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear x mamber outer outrigger corroded and holed n/s
    • NoteSlight cxorrosion n/s front outrigger

  19. Fail50,685 miles (+2,292)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,685 miles
    Test number
    786261973287
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear x mamber outer outrigger corroded and holed n/s
    • NoteSlight cxorrosion n/s front outrigger

  20. Pass48,393 miles (+2,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,393 miles
    Test number
    358072872420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass46,270 miles (+1,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,270 miles
    Test number
    909703371227
    • NoteRear brake discs slighty rusty

  22. Pass44,548 miles (+1,837)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    991147260261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

  23. Pass42,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    614441869252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,711 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,711 miles
    Test number
    291730969233
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail41,376 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    734792758277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,376 miles (+1,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    954662558248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,660 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    834801757272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,090 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,090 miles
    Test number
    712290456253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,492 miles
    Test number
    370599045479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X761 BNT

Does X761 BNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X761 BNT is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X761 BNT?
The MOT on X761 BNT is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X761 BNT done?
X761 BNT was recorded at 62,754 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has X761 BNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 BNT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X761 BNT 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 X761 BNT find?
X761 BNT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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