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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T258 BCUMOT history

T258 BCU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
141,723 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T258 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T258 BCU was last recorded at 141,723 miles on 15 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,723 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,723 miles
  • 2025 – 138,548 miles
  • 2024 – 138,283 miles
  • 2023 – 137,884 miles
  • 2022 – 133,827 miles
  • 2021 – 129,395 miles
  • 2020 – 127,761 miles
  • 2017 – 122,867 miles
  • 2016 – 119,704 miles
  • 2015 – 113,183 miles
  • 2014 – 108,049 miles
  • 2012 – 101,387 miles
  • 2011 – 95,618 miles
  • 2010 – 92,536 miles
  • 2009 – 88,621 miles
  • 2008 – 80,512 miles
  • 2007 – 72,733 miles
  • 2005 – 60,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,723 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front bumper slightly loose on offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in offside rear wheel bearing close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering drop arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    658008570362
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail141,723 miles (+3,175)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    397399589114
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass138,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,548 miles
    Test number
    434766133874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail138,548 miles (+265)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,548 miles
    Test number
    571848678105
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass138,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    797016283146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,283 miles (+399)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    461296096645
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,884 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,884 miles
    Test number
    879050435638
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle starting to leak

  8. Pass133,827 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,827 miles
    Test number
    886720970669
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,826 miles (+4,431)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,826 miles
    Test number
    727422382232
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint attached to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets misaligned and loose (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,395 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    397627626561
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail129,394 miles (+1,633)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    459089631292
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,761 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    604531057214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose on offside
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear wheel bearing close to excessive
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in front prop shaft uj

  13. Fail127,747 miles (+4,880)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,747 miles
    Test number
    840980392656
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose on offside
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear wheel bearing close to excessive
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in front prop shaft uj

  14. Pass122,867 miles (+3,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,867 miles
    Test number
    308761025248
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocks have worn bushes top and bottom (2.7.4)

  15. Pass119,704 miles (+6,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,704 miles
    Test number
    423227797001
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber missing

  16. Pass113,183 miles (+5,134)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,183 miles
    Test number
    499715855162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChassis surface corrosion

  17. Pass108,049 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    137552864032
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteRear bumper panel starting to corrode

  18. Fail108,043 miles (+6,656)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    475980554050
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint breaking up
    • NoteRear bumper panel starting to corrode

  19. Pass101,387 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,387 miles
    Test number
    967945832319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,618 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    335374391262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,536 miles (+3,915)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,536 miles
    Test number
    653389470210
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis outriggers but serviceable
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  22. Pass88,621 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    282578189415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,512 miles (+7,779)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    502549728158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront number plate

  24. Pass72,733 miles (+12,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    142499327148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass60,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    430809415367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T258 BCU

Does T258 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T258 BCU is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T258 BCU?
The MOT on T258 BCU is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T258 BCU done?
T258 BCU was recorded at 141,723 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,957 miles a year.
Has T258 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T258 BCU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T258 BCU 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 T258 BCU find?
T258 BCU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides.

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