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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T217 BTMMOT history

T217 BTM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,879 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 BTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 BTM was last recorded at 99,879 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,867 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,879 miles
  • 2025 – 99,653 miles
  • 2024 – 98,448 miles
  • 2023 – 97,162 miles
  • 2022 – 96,361 miles
  • 2021 – 95,729 miles
  • 2020 – 95,326 miles
  • 2019 – 94,703 miles
  • 2018 – 94,153 miles
  • 2017 – 93,702 miles
  • 2016 – 92,931 miles
  • 2015 – 92,059 miles
  • 2013 – 91,049 miles
  • 2012 – 90,029 miles
  • 2011 – 88,043 miles
  • 2010 – 86,438 miles
  • 2009 – 83,793 miles
  • 2008 – 81,524 miles
  • 2007 – 75,729 miles
  • 2006 – 72,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,879 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box weaping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,879 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    439468037741
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion

  2. Fail99,867 miles (+214)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    537415592092
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion

  3. Pass99,653 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,653 miles
    Test number
    672998127861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail99,653 miles (+1,205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,653 miles
    Test number
    861869557672
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    480519524448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,448 miles (+1,286)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    407296437178
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted loose locking pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    165869282832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,162 miles (+801)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    439490061790
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,361 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    276112042852
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,358 miles (+629)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    305265379383
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    816648398955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,729 miles (+403)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    811978113630
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass95,326 miles (+623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,326 miles
    Test number
    784183152410
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre very badly perished / cut around inner sidewall next to rim, and badly perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished around inner sidewall next to rim and in tread area
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side forward track rod end

  14. Pass94,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    734871363734
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre perishing in tread area
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre badly perishing / deteriorating
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear wheel bearings

  15. Fail94,703 miles (+550)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    235471620026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre perishing in tread area
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre badly perishing / deteriorating
    • AdvisorySome play in both rear wheel bearings

  16. Pass94,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    705106766606
    • AdvisoryOdd wheel on off side rear
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre badly perishing / deteriorating, and near side front tyre perishing

  17. Fail94,153 miles (+451)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,153 miles
    Test number
    917618461036
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush off side rear lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOdd wheel on off side rear
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre badly perishing / deteriorating, and near side front tyre perishing

  18. Pass93,702 miles (+771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,702 miles
    Test number
    360855139486
    • AdvisoryBoth universal joints on front propshaft badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear universal joint on rear propshaft worn

  19. Pass92,931 miles (+872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    251829278820
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre badly perished and wearing close to limits
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber lower bushes worn

  20. Pass92,059 miles (+1,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,059 miles
    Test number
    425866705003
    • NoteOff side front and off side rear tyres perishing / deteriorating

  21. Pass91,049 miles (+1,020)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,049 miles
    Test number
    419645303375
    • NoteBrake warning light stays on
    • NoteOdd size tyres fitted front and rear
    • NotePlay in steering drop arm swivel joint
    • NoteRear lower crossmember under towbar area deteriorating
    • NoteRear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

  22. Pass90,029 miles (+1,986)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    328497692202
    • NoteFront and rear propshaft u/js worn
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are different sizes
    • NoteOff side front and off side rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear shock lower bushes worn

  23. Pass88,043 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    408041101395
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn
    • NoteSmall splits in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall splits in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail88,043 miles (+1,605)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    326508291451
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn
    • NoteSmall splits in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall splits in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass86,438 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    563074870286
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler arm

  26. Fail86,438 miles (+2,645)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    391033070497
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler arm

  27. Pass83,793 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    970951889293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,524 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,524 miles
    Test number
    833406978253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,729 miles (+17)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    632503677111
    • NoteHand brake lever pulls up high
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer side wall cut
    • NotePlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper

  30. Fail75,712 miles (+3,390)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    260102277139
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHand brake pulls up high
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer side wall cut
    • NotePlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper

  31. Pass72,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    670653676125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T217 BTM

Does T217 BTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 BTM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T217 BTM?
The MOT on T217 BTM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T217 BTM done?
T217 BTM was recorded at 99,879 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,380 miles a year.
Has T217 BTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 BTM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T217 BTM 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 T217 BTM find?
T217 BTM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front hub oil seal leaking; general vehicle corrosion.

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