
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc
LR59 BCEMOT history
LR59 BCE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 108,163 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 BCE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 BCE was last recorded at 108,163 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,014 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,149 miles
- Average per year
- 7,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,163 miles
- 2024 – 102,014 miles
- 2023 – 94,260 miles
- 2022 – 77,475 miles
- 2021 – 63,283 miles
- 2020 – 56,116 miles
- 2019 – 47,306 miles
- 2018 – 45,730 miles
- 2017 – 42,150 miles
- 2016 – 37,873 miles
- 2015 – 32,731 miles
- 2014 – 27,899 miles
- 2013 – 20,588 miles
- 2012 – 13,682 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,163 miles (+6,149)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 108,163 miles
- Test number
- 618232005379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass102,014 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 102,014 miles
- Test number
- 930039825409
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail102,013 miles (+7,753)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,013 miles
- Test number
- 195295842012
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass94,260 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 94,260 miles
- Test number
- 247313033378
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail94,248 miles (+16,773)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,248 miles
- Test number
- 434741584990
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass77,475 miles (+14,192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,475 miles
- Test number
- 473135609367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass63,283 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 63,283 miles
- Test number
- 547793062366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail63,281 miles (+7,165)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,281 miles
- Test number
- 737616582797
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass56,116 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,116 miles
- Test number
- 440463576348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,115 miles (+8,809)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,115 miles
- Test number
- 390318910071
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass47,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,306 miles
- Test number
- 476828431298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,306 miles (+1,576)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,306 miles
- Test number
- 731251662649
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass45,730 miles (+3,580)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 45,730 miles
- Test number
- 119926718477
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs damp
Pass42,150 miles (+4,277)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,150 miles
- Test number
- 688548641671
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp but no leaks
Pass37,873 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 37,873 miles
- Test number
- 489250923637
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass32,731 miles (+4,832)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 32,731 miles
- Test number
- 814456200398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,899 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,899 miles
- Test number
- 518997324240
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail27,899 miles (+7,311)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,899 miles
- Test number
- 755937424213
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass20,588 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 20,588 miles
- Test number
- 296581743276
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail20,588 miles (+6,906)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,588 miles
- Test number
- 675671643274
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass13,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,682 miles
- Test number
- 506902342205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR59 BCE
- Does LR59 BCE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 BCE is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 BCE?
- The MOT on LR59 BCE is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 BCE done?
- LR59 BCE was recorded at 108,163 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,151 miles a year.
- Has LR59 BCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 BCE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR59 BCE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LR59 BCE find?
- LR59 BCE passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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