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R500 BPC

2026 Land Rover Defender

Green Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 BPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2026
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,794 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,239 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,182 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,395 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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R500 BPC is a 2026 Land Rover Defender in Green. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 BPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 0 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R500 BPC?

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What year was R500 BPC registered?

R500 BPC is a 2026 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2026.

Is R500 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 BPC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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