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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T109 BWWMOT history

T109 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,883 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T109 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T109 BWW was last recorded at 122,883 miles on 6 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2007: 54,704 miles, lower than 517,662 miles on 22 Sept 2006.
  • 14 Sept 2011: 77,999 miles, lower than 730,126 miles on 21 Sept 2010.
  • 6 Aug 2026: 122,883 miles, lower than 122,887 miles on 3 Jul 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,887 miles · 3 Jul 2026

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,883 miles
  • 2023 – 119,094 miles
  • 2022 – 116,584 miles
  • 2021 – 113,591 miles
  • 2020 – 109,671 miles
  • 2019 – 109,368 miles
  • 2018 – 109,312 miles
  • 2017 – 105,889 miles
  • 2016 – 99,639 miles
  • 2015 – 94,435 miles
  • 2014 – 91,101 miles
  • 2013 – 87,603 miles
  • 2012 – 82,665 miles
  • 2011 – 77,999 miles
  • 2010 – 730,126 miles
  • 2009 – 67,247 miles
  • 2008 – 58,813 miles
  • 2007 – 54,704 miles
  • 2006 – 517,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,883 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUNDER THE VEHICAL COVERED BY UNDERSEAL

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.

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • VEHICLE CHASSIS IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE PATCH REPAIRS ON CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Chassis corroded front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,883 miles (-4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,883 miles
    Test number
    567441880717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER THE VEHICAL COVERED BY UNDERSEAL

  2. Pass122,887 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    971729627299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,885 miles (+3,791)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    295365510426
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front lower bulkhead corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front section of chassis near steering damper mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis from inner arch near arm mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis near rear arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear upper a frame joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis near arm mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper a frame joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis been patched all over and under sealed heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of floor under sealed

  4. Pass119,094 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    375598758281
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE CHASSIS IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE PATCH REPAIRS ON CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Fail119,091 miles (+2,507)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    980412432029
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE CHASSIS IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE PATCH REPAIRS ON CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass116,584 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    701363376185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,591 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    843303926253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded front to back
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,591 miles (+3,920)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    786412678188
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded front to back
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,671 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,671 miles
    Test number
    833435869609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,368 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    904655036134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,365 miles (+53)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,365 miles
    Test number
    607527409532
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass109,312 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,312 miles
    Test number
    815907437675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass105,889 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    293439454072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outtrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play 2 track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass99,639 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    465575793005
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass94,435 miles (+3,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    676409196123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.5)

  16. Pass91,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    638491664274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,101 miles (+3,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    168088054253
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass87,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    685344163297
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail87,603 miles (+4,938)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    109182963278
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass82,665 miles (+4,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    716634542280
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass77,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    298823861245
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail77,999 miles (-652,127)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    346817351264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass730,126 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    730,126 miles
    Test number
    540804160248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail730,083 miles (+662,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    730,083 miles
    Test number
    870549350258
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass67,247 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    492417349256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,845 miles (+8,032)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,845 miles
    Test number
    132299939274
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass58,813 miles (+4,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    904894958288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass54,704 miles (-462,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    862362537286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass517,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    517,662 miles
    Test number
    154414966286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail517,662 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    517,662 miles
    Test number
    191195466213
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T109 BWW

Does T109 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T109 BWW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T109 BWW?
The MOT on T109 BWW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T109 BWW done?
T109 BWW was recorded at 122,883 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
Has T109 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T109 BWW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T109 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 20 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T109 BWW find?
T109 BWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under the vehical covered by underseal.

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