LAND ROVER DEFENDER B3BED has 27 MOTs

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This 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 22 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 183,255 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:24.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

B3BED MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 2026183,255 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Missing In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20243RD NOVEMBER 2025182,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202326TH OCTOBER 2024181,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear X Member Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202226TH OCTOBER 2023180,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp When Light On (4.3.3 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Cross Member Repaired/ Covered Underseal
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202125TH OCTOBER 2022179,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Stop Lamp(s) Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp When Lights Are On (4.3.3 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play X2 Rear Bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material X2 Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Cross Member Corroded
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 202025TH OCTOBER 2021178,435 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Crossmember Corroded
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Lower Steering Uj Joint
  4. ADVISORY - O/s Swivel Seal Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Steel Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2020178,432 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Crossmember Corroded
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Lower Steering Uj Joint
  7. ADVISORY - O/s Swivel Seal Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Steel Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201921ST OCTOBER 2020175,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201818TH OCTOBER 2019173,867 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Leak From Swivel Seals
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201718TH OCTOBER 2018171,261 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (7.1.2)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201618TH OCTOBER 2017169,562 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20151ST SEPTEMBER 2016167,320 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20142ND NOVEMBER 2015165,472 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20145TH OCTOBER 2015164,674 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20135TH OCTOBER 2014160,302 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Indicator Co0vers Fading. Oil Leaks Fom Engine And Nearside Front Tractor Joint
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2013160,279 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Indicator Co0vers Fading. Oil Leaks Fom Engine And Nearside Front Tractor Joint
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2012156,389 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaking Engine And Transfer Box
  4. USER ENTERED - Grease Leaking Around Nearside Front Hub Seal
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20125TH OCTOBER 2013156,389 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaking Engine And Transfer Box
  3. USER ENTERED - Grease Leaking Around Nearside Front Hub Seal
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20115TH OCTOBER 2012154,742 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201013TH SEPTEMBER 2011152,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20098TH SEPTEMBER 2010149,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED10TH MARCH 200917TH MARCH 2010148,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED9TH MARCH 2009148,216 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED18TH MARCH 200817TH MARCH 2009145,625 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 2008145,624 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Upper Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Lower Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  3. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
PASSED1ST MARCH 200714TH MARCH 2008141,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED8TH MARCH 200614TH MARCH 2007138,259 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3BED Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

B3BED MOT Comments

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B3BED Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 183,255 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,823 miles

B3BED FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration B3BED was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 183,255 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,823 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3BED has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 62 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does B3BED have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 B3BED does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3BED Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 B3BED does have Tax. Read more

When does B3BED Tax expire?

The current Tax for B3BED will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B3BED MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3BED will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. Read more

When did B3BED have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3BED was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3BED Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for B3BED we can see 22 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3BED Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for B3BED we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3BED?

B3BED is registered as a 1987 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has B3BED done?

The odometer reading for B3BED at the last MOT in October 2025 was 183,255 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,823 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3BED?

The vehicle B3BED was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st May 1987. Read more

What colour is B3BED?

The official colour of B3BED is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B3BED have?

B3BED has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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