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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.

LR59 BCE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass108,163 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass56,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    440463576348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass47,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    476828431298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass32,731 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,731 miles
    Test number
    814456200398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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