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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T111 BLEMOT history

T111 BLE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 11,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
11,609 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 BLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 BLE was last recorded at 11,609 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,512 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,609 miles
  • 2024 – 11,512 miles
  • 2023 – 11,165 miles
  • 2022 – 10,788 miles
  • 2021 – 10,716 miles
  • 2020 – 10,524 miles
  • 2019 – 10,367 miles
  • 2018 – 10,316 miles
  • 2017 – 10,111 miles
  • 2016 – 10,009 miles
  • 2015 – 9,591 miles
  • 2014 – 8,835 miles
  • 2013 – 8,319 miles
  • 2012 – 7,799 miles
  • 2011 – 6,949 miles
  • 2010 – 6,071 miles
  • 2009 – 5,117 miles
  • 2008 – 4,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Center exhaust outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil filter corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear discs slightley corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,609 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    11,609 miles
    Test number
    246355495162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail11,609 miles (+97)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,609 miles
    Test number
    543818725522
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass11,512 miles (+347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    11,512 miles
    Test number
    769960393594
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass11,165 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    11,165 miles
    Test number
    374532532688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,788 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    10,788 miles
    Test number
    181194266701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    10,716 miles
    Test number
    960122605489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail10,716 miles (+192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,716 miles
    Test number
    374365773502
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass10,524 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    10,524 miles
    Test number
    435289844623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass10,367 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,367 miles
    Test number
    564135621535
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass10,316 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    10,316 miles
    Test number
    348062577749
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightley corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  11. Fail10,294 miles (+183)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,294 miles
    Test number
    471960917008
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Center balljoint to axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightley corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox

  12. Pass10,111 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    10,111 miles
    Test number
    288917559468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,009 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    853769310231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,591 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    9,591 miles
    Test number
    364273135530
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Pass8,835 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    8,835 miles
    Test number
    838870294283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,319 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    8,319 miles
    Test number
    149268303303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,799 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,799 miles
    Test number
    355929572447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,949 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,949 miles
    Test number
    668005701346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,071 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    6,071 miles
    Test number
    954677770235
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass5,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,117 miles
    Test number
    474372599202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,117 miles (+733)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,117 miles
    Test number
    991942399283
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

  22. Pass4,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    4,384 miles
    Test number
    592055508366
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

Questions about T111 BLE

Does T111 BLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 BLE is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T111 BLE?
The MOT on T111 BLE is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 BLE done?
T111 BLE was recorded at 11,609 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 427 miles a year.
Has T111 BLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 BLE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T111 BLE 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 T111 BLE find?
T111 BLE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material.; front coil spring corroded nearside and offside.; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, slight cracking., and 5 more.

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