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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T131 BFWMOT history

T131 BFW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,797 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 BFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 BFW was last recorded at 185,797 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,663 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
6,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,797 miles
  • 2025 – 185,663 miles
  • 2024 – 185,517 miles
  • 2023 – 184,776 miles
  • 2022 – 183,400 miles
  • 2021 – 180,888 miles
  • 2020 – 173,108 miles
  • 2019 – 164,658 miles
  • 2018 – 154,985 miles
  • 2017 – 148,152 miles
  • 2016 – 146,572 miles
  • 2013 – 145,923 miles
  • 2012 – 143,359 miles
  • 2011 – 132,492 miles
  • 2010 – 116,031 miles
  • 2009 – 103,149 miles
  • 2008 – 88,920 miles
  • 2007 – 69,138 miles
  • 2006 – 49,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,797 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,797 miles (+134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,797 miles
    Test number
    372393395837
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass185,663 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,663 miles
    Test number
    452097241466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,517 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,517 miles
    Test number
    201295117235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,776 miles (+1,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,776 miles
    Test number
    948358428676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,400 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,400 miles
    Test number
    393536944703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,888 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,888 miles
    Test number
    222521719795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,108 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,108 miles
    Test number
    796292361847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,658 miles (+9,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,658 miles
    Test number
    693897096562
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in wiper spindles

  9. Pass154,985 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,985 miles
    Test number
    322433636411
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  10. Fail154,983 miles (+6,831)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    992080668817
    • DangerousSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass148,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,152 miles
    Test number
    514949552594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,152 miles (+1,580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,152 miles
    Test number
    204705081797
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass146,572 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,572 miles
    Test number
    675625262889
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily under sealed
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail146,507 miles (+584)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,507 miles
    Test number
    537672770660
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass145,923 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,923 miles
    Test number
    485337453398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear disc faces

  16. Fail145,923 miles (+2,564)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,923 miles
    Test number
    725233353364
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear disc faces

  17. Pass143,359 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    143,359 miles
    Test number
    646277142391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,358 miles (+10,866)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    879781742375
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass132,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    417284131463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,492 miles (+16,461)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    436053031496
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass116,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    523919600373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,031 miles (+12,882)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    924486700314
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass103,149 miles (+14,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    934995019391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    600913708383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,920 miles (+19,782)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    460682808367
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Fail69,138 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    374246017477
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass69,138 miles (+19,549)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    384136317439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    654881016140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T131 BFW

Does T131 BFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 BFW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T131 BFW?
The MOT on T131 BFW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T131 BFW done?
T131 BFW was recorded at 185,797 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
Has T131 BFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 BFW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T131 BFW 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 T131 BFW find?
T131 BFW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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