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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X766 BCHMOT history

X766 BCH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

X766 BCH 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,669 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X766 BCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X766 BCH was last recorded at 118,669 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 7,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2012: 62,054 miles, lower than 502,053 miles on 11 Jun 2011.

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
111,355 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,314 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,669 miles
  • 2025 – 111,355 miles
  • 2024 – 106,999 miles
  • 2023 – 102,001 miles
  • 2022 – 97,443 miles
  • 2021 – 93,602 miles
  • 2020 – 88,624 miles
  • 2019 – 84,206 miles
  • 2018 – 82,981 miles
  • 2017 – 80,939 miles
  • 2016 – 78,846 miles
  • 2015 – 76,955 miles
  • 2014 – 74,937 miles
  • 2013 – 72,663 miles
  • 2012 – 62,054 miles
  • 2011 – 502,053 miles
  • 2010 – 46,122 miles
  • 2009 – 44,113 miles
  • 2008 – 43,046 miles
  • 2007 – 41,895 miles
  • 2006 – 40,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,669 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,669 miles (+7,314)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,669 miles
    Test number
    591221788070
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    909353030305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion to upper part of bulkhead.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support webs for crossmember in front of rear axle are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail111,355 miles (+4,356)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    780135444167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight corrosion to upper part of bulkhead.
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support webs for crossmember in front of rear axle are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass106,999 miles (+4,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    367496287307
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass102,001 miles (+4,558)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    854634821560
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,443 miles (+132)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    719275819511
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail97,311 miles (+3,709)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,311 miles
    Test number
    774417218085
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,602 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    741819614977
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail93,598 miles (+4,974)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,598 miles
    Test number
    192201429118
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass88,624 miles (+4,418)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    258678666668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel bearings slightley worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass84,206 miles (+1,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,206 miles
    Test number
    824355124736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,981 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    216217871999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Fail82,976 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    301882538437
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass80,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    996871386999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail80,939 miles (+2,093)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    497791319679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass78,846 miles (+1,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    846455712194
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Calliper (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail76,955 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    466197585175
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass76,955 miles (+2,018)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    486067085141
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass74,937 miles (+2,274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    246772884118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteVerious brake pipes slightly corroded

  20. Pass72,663 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    857756173148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteVerious brake pipes slightly corroded

  21. Fail72,662 miles (+10,608)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    429675673104
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteVerious brake pipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass62,054 miles (-439,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    817540382107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass502,053 miles (+455,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    502,053 miles
    Test number
    929712561116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,122 miles (+2,009)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    200336980492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSome movement in wiper boxes spindels

  25. Pass44,113 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    243943089152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    280756588490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,046 miles (+1,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,046 miles
    Test number
    511625988120
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass41,895 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,895 miles
    Test number
    444471997182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    262535566109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X766 BCH

Does X766 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X766 BCH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X766 BCH?
The MOT on X766 BCH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X766 BCH done?
X766 BCH was recorded at 118,669 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has X766 BCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X766 BCH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X766 BCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X766 BCH find?
X766 BCH passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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