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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X79 BCAMOT history

X79 BCA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

X79 BCA white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,358 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 BCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 BCA was last recorded at 139,358 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2010: 78,163 miles, lower than 781,377 miles on 13 Oct 2010.

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
135,173 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,185 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,358 miles
  • 2023 – 135,173 miles
  • 2022 – 129,242 miles
  • 2021 – 123,549 miles
  • 2020 – 113,562 miles
  • 2019 – 99,619 miles
  • 2018 – 94,756 miles
  • 2017 – 92,971 miles
  • 2016 – 89,243 miles
  • 2012 – 85,863 miles
  • 2011 – 82,660 miles
  • 2010 – 78,163 miles
  • 2009 – 72,497 miles
  • 2008 – 68,210 miles
  • 2007 – 61,047 miles
  • 2006 – 58,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,358 miles (+4,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,358 miles
    Test number
    982183448759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,173 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,173 miles
    Test number
    307569255134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,242 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,242 miles
    Test number
    913824931002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,549 miles (+9,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    913337239840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,562 miles (+13,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,562 miles
    Test number
    364933389213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,619 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,619 miles
    Test number
    693541423386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail99,611 miles (+4,855)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,611 miles
    Test number
    458976868256
    • DangerousOffside Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage fouling Brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass94,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    637399395196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail94,756 miles (+1,785)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    246025662038
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle has slight fluid leak

  10. Pass92,971 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,971 miles
    Test number
    327636922349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,969 miles (+3,726)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    128307560420
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering box drop link securing nut loose (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle casing missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  12. Pass89,243 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    412275407510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,234 miles (+3,371)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,234 miles
    Test number
    391188147396
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Engine bay Area (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass85,863 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,863 miles
    Test number
    388923192425
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail85,851 miles (+3,191)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    376065082418
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass82,660 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,660 miles
    Test number
    795719571229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,643 miles (+4,480)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    128478071220
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass78,163 miles (-703,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    552257480220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail781,377 miles (+708,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    781,377 miles
    Test number
    313036980423
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass72,497 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    120780439222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,487 miles (+4,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    174307129235
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass68,210 miles (+7,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,210 miles
    Test number
    194949938206
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass61,047 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,047 miles
    Test number
    544860447206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    323875166401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 BCA

Does X79 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 BCA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 BCA?
The MOT on X79 BCA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 BCA done?
X79 BCA was recorded at 139,358 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has X79 BCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 BCA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2019.
Has the mileage on X79 BCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X79 BCA find?
X79 BCA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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