LAND ROVER DEFENDER B4SHX has 28 MOTs

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This 1990 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,938 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 14:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 17th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

B4SHX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 2026176,938 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202417TH DECEMBER 2025176,716 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 202328TH NOVEMBER 2024176,312 MI
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 2023176,305 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Fuel System Component Leaking At Engine Bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202222ND NOVEMBER 2023175,078 MI
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2022175,073 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Vehicle Identification Number Not Legible (0.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Hazard Warning Tell-Tale Is Not A Flashing Light (4.9.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements Incorrect Spacing (0.1 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements Incorrect Spacing (0.1 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202125TH FEBRUARY 2022174,301 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202025TH FEBRUARY 2021174,074 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201911TH FEBRUARY 2020173,496 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Seem Stiff
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201822ND JANUARY 2019172,590 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201619TH DECEMBER 2017171,050 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 201611TH MAY 2017171,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED11TH MAY 2016171,021 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Missing (1.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Driver's Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.b.1a)
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2015163,457 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20154TH JANUARY 2016163,457 MI
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2014163,291 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (3.3.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201312TH DECEMBER 2014156,790 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 201212TH DECEMBER 2013150,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Backbox Rubbing On Chassis
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2012150,747 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Missing (8.1.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Backbox Rubbing On Chassis
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201112TH DECEMBER 2012145,132 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2011145,132 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  2. FAIL - Steering System Excessively Tight (2.2.d.1)
  3. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201012TH DECEMBER 2011137,694 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20099TH DECEMBER 2010136,847 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2009136,847 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED11TH JUNE 200810TH JUNE 2009136,531 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Ferrul Slight Corrosion
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose Ferrul Slight Corrosion
PASSED4TH JUNE 20073RD JUNE 2008132,317 MI
FAILED4TH JUNE 2007132,317 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Pin Shank Loose (2.2.b.1c)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
PASSED18TH MAY 200617TH MAY 2007125,314 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B4SHX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

B4SHX MOT Comments

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B4SHX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,938 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,055 miles

B4SHX FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration B4SHX was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 176,938 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,055 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B4SHX has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 18 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 25 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does B4SHX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 B4SHX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B4SHX Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 B4SHX does have Tax. Read more

When does B4SHX Tax expire?

The current Tax for B4SHX will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 B4SHX MOT expire?

The current MOT for B4SHX will expire in 7 months on Thursday 17th December 2026. Read more

When did B4SHX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B4SHX was on Thursday 18th December 2025 at 14:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B4SHX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for B4SHX we can see 19 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 B4SHX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for B4SHX we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B4SHX?

B4SHX is registered as a 1990 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has B4SHX done?

The odometer reading for B4SHX at the last MOT in December 2025 was 176,938 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 5,055 miles per year. Read more

How old is B4SHX?

The vehicle B4SHX was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Monday 26th March 1990. Read more

What colour is B4SHX?

The official colour of B4SHX is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does B4SHX have?

B4SHX has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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