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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T262 BSRMOT history

T262 BSR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
177,310 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 BSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 BSR was last recorded at 177,310 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,370 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,310 miles
  • 2023 – 175,370 miles
  • 2022 – 174,421 miles
  • 2021 – 173,059 miles
  • 2020 – 172,551 miles
  • 2019 – 171,827 miles
  • 2018 – 165,622 miles
  • 2017 – 155,731 miles
  • 2016 – 149,263 miles
  • 2015 – 146,340 miles
  • 2014 – 138,388 miles
  • 2013 – 135,770 miles
  • 2012 – 132,436 miles
  • 2011 – 128,922 miles
  • 2010 – 124,079 miles
  • 2009 – 120,391 miles
  • 2008 – 114,893 miles
  • 2007 – 108,668 miles
  • 2006 – 100,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,310 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE TIE BAR FROM AXLE TO CROSS MEMBER.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,310 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,310 miles
    Test number
    434858958327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,370 miles
    Test number
    156613570022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail175,370 miles (+949)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,370 miles
    Test number
    371759141262
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass174,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,421 miles
    Test number
    233500435463
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail174,421 miles (+1,362)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,421 miles
    Test number
    804916942197
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 holes in offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass173,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,059 miles
    Test number
    651886164735
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE TIE BAR FROM AXLE TO CROSS MEMBER. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,059 miles (+508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,059 miles
    Test number
    845102657026
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER AND CHASSIS RAILS NEAR TOW BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE TIE BAR FROM AXLE TO CROSS MEMBER. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass172,551 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,551 miles
    Test number
    954242389820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,540 miles (+713)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,540 miles
    Test number
    234469206051
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED NEAR TOW BAR AND BODY MOUNTS. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working O/S REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass171,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,827 miles
    Test number
    825126464673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail171,827 miles (+6,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,827 miles
    Test number
    538878503449
    • Repaired at testSteering lock stop incorrectly adjusted FRONT N/S TYRE TOUCHING TRACK ROD ON FULL LOCK. ADJUSTED LOCK STOP ACCORDINGLY. (2.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass165,622 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,622 miles
    Test number
    315346003678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail165,621 miles (+9,890)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,621 miles
    Test number
    851241010158
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass155,731 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,731 miles
    Test number
    286883289037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,263 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,263 miles
    Test number
    588386401234
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail149,237 miles (+2,897)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,237 miles
    Test number
    478697174135
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger/suspension support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension support (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rearmost coupling worn
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass146,340 miles (+7,952)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,340 miles
    Test number
    825378665073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/S/F lower steering rack ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear differential oil leak

  18. Pass138,388 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,388 miles
    Test number
    159712254053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,770 miles (+3,334)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    447598663068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear body mounts heavily corroded
    • NotePlay in n/s/r hub assy

  20. Pass132,436 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,436 miles
    Test number
    158555362051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,420 miles (+3,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    306912462016
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  22. Pass128,922 miles (+4,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    128,922 miles
    Test number
    457657151052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass124,079 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    520018550099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,391 miles
    Test number
    910146269099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail120,380 miles (+5,487)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,380 miles
    Test number
    884696069064
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass114,893 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,893 miles
    Test number
    192570978017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail114,658 miles (+5,990)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    534624458027
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass108,668 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    108,668 miles
    Test number
    271812267051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass100,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    180318056499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T262 BSR

Does T262 BSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T262 BSR expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T262 BSR?
The MOT on T262 BSR expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T262 BSR done?
T262 BSR was recorded at 177,310 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has T262 BSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 BSR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T262 BSR 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 T262 BSR find?
T262 BSR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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