
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T116 BWWMOT history
T116 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,781 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2026
- Mileage
- 156,781 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T116 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
- 9 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T116 BWW was last recorded at 156,781 miles on 20 May 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,830 miles · 9 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 951 miles
- Average per year
- 4,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,781 miles
- 2024 – 155,830 miles
- 2023 – 151,683 miles
- 2022 – 143,709 miles
- 2021 – 135,699 miles
- 2020 – 130,294 miles
- 2019 – 126,252 miles
- 2018 – 123,927 miles
- 2017 – 123,199 miles
- 2016 – 121,211 miles
- 2015 – 118,079 miles
- 2014 – 116,528 miles
- 2013 – 113,708 miles
- 2012 – 108,944 miles
- 2011 – 103,919 miles
- 2010 – 98,828 miles
- 2009 – 93,734 miles
- 2008 – 87,843 miles
- 2007 – 80,738 miles
- 2006 – 73,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front pitman
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,781 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 156,781 miles
- Test number
- 443124537843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,830 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,830 miles
- Test number
- 983571160682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,806 miles (+4,123)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,806 miles
- Test number
- 655451048084
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass151,683 miles (+7,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 151,683 miles
- Test number
- 623106155791
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass143,709 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,709 miles
- Test number
- 958609427882
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail143,709 miles (+8,010)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,709 miles
- Test number
- 967687850954
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal general vehicle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass135,699 miles (+85)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2022
- Odometer
- 135,699 miles
- Test number
- 484416240579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play front pitman (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail135,614 miles (+5,320)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,614 miles
- Test number
- 826787425894
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal failed. (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play front pitman (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass130,294 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2021
- Odometer
- 130,294 miles
- Test number
- 142028752733
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,294 miles (+4,042)2 dangerous6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,294 miles
- Test number
- 742162252526
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired Cracked (1.1.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective No key (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside of rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel ball corroded seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake performance very low
Pass126,252 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2020
- Odometer
- 126,252 miles
- Test number
- 806265306482
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Pass123,927 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,927 miles
- Test number
- 807065394662
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail123,927 miles (+728)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,927 miles
- Test number
- 549821745737
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass123,199 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 123,199 miles
- Test number
- 193370032305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,184 miles (+1,973)13 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,184 miles
- Test number
- 781192438957
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt clasp not locking (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour needs new lens (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour needs new lens (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryOil leak on front axle
- AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
- AdvisoryRear cross member holed in 2 places and corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Pass121,211 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 121,211 miles
- Test number
- 363374707613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,079 miles (+1,551)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 118,079 miles
- Test number
- 656580405128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 116,528 miles
- Test number
- 458500324117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,528 miles (+2,820)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,528 miles
- Test number
- 839469914119
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront brake pad material breaking up advise replace as soon as possible
- NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded
Pass113,708 miles (+33)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 113,708 miles
- Test number
- 325438793242
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail113,675 miles (+4,731)5 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,675 miles
- Test number
- 345327993445
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass108,944 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 108,944 miles
- Test number
- 248846792213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,919 miles (+5,091)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,919 miles
- Test number
- 546733991270
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,828 miles (+243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 98,828 miles
- Test number
- 771176480269
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail98,585 miles (+4,851)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,585 miles
- Test number
- 334842570262
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass93,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 93,734 miles
- Test number
- 890985699278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,734 miles (+5,891)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,734 miles
- Test number
- 280395799213
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass87,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 87,843 miles
- Test number
- 601229408370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,843 miles (+7,105)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,843 miles
- Test number
- 372779608388
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass80,738 miles (+6,789)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 80,738 miles
- Test number
- 320888097465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 73,949 miles
- Test number
- 640068496221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,949 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,949 miles
- Test number
- 454236196271
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T116 BWW
- Does T116 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T116 BWW expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T116 BWW?
- The MOT on T116 BWW expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T116 BWW done?
- T116 BWW was recorded at 156,781 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
- Has T116 BWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T116 BWW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T116 BWW 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 T116 BWW find?
- T116 BWW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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