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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T266 BSRMOT history

T266 BSR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,900 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 BSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 BSR was last recorded at 100,900 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,900 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,900 miles
  • 2024 – 98,616 miles
  • 2023 – 97,679 miles
  • 2022 – 97,673 miles
  • 2021 – 94,641 miles
  • 2020 – 91,754 miles
  • 2019 – 86,037 miles
  • 2018 – 80,164 miles
  • 2016 – 78,373 miles
  • 2015 – 77,338 miles
  • 2014 – 77,212 miles
  • 2013 – 70,919 miles
  • 2012 – 68,787 miles
  • 2011 – 64,847 miles
  • 2010 – 56,088 miles
  • 2009 – 48,894 miles
  • 2008 – 42,471 miles
  • 2007 – 37,529 miles
  • 2006 – 32,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,900 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    554075366012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,900 miles (+2,284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    577128502306
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass98,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    993649341884
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail98,616 miles (+937)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    989493177647
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,679 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,679 miles
    Test number
    508205956042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,673 miles (+3,032)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    258715898876
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass94,641 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    845964487962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral offside and nearside rear body mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front floor beside body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal has slight leak

  8. Fail94,641 miles (+2,887)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    552240845238
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral offside and nearside rear body mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front floor beside body mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal has slight leak

  9. Pass91,754 miles (+5,717)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    158554112725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Floor pan at front mounting area covered with underseal.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting areas slightly corroded at front. repair visible. (Both front) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak from OSF hub seal.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seats removed at time of test.

  10. Pass86,037 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    976104670668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,164 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    217531421846
    • AdvisoryReplacement galvanised chassis nfitted

  12. Pass78,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    576985461063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail78,373 miles (+1,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    522319300991
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass77,338 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    449848390463
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail77,229 miles (+17)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    781899933911
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded resoviour to junction x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember various (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre rear body mounts corroded insecure
    • AdvisoryCentre n/s front body mount floor holed

  16. Pass77,212 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,212 miles
    Test number
    595635624319
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail77,206 miles (+4)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    266371924376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail77,202 miles (+6,283)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    445044904419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass70,919 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    368349483279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront bull bars corroded and holed
    • NoteFront number plate broken, still able to be read correctly

  20. Fail70,919 miles (+2,132)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    465288083295
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront bull bars corroded and holed
    • NoteFront number plate broken, still able to be read correctly

  21. Pass68,787 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    687305482210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail68,785 miles (+3,938)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    547733182286
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass64,847 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    726529841291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  24. Fail64,842 miles (+8,754)13 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    459215541235
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront prop bolts loose
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  25. Pass56,088 miles (+7,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    631802030258
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass48,894 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    153033449213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  27. Fail48,890 miles (+6,419)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    951076329277
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  28. Pass42,471 miles (+4,942)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    320622318216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  29. Pass37,529 miles (+4,969)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    524191007230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePark brake lever close to end of reserve travel

  30. Pass32,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    820666406206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 BSR

Does T266 BSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 BSR is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T266 BSR?
The MOT on T266 BSR is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 BSR done?
T266 BSR was recorded at 100,900 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has T266 BSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 BSR has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T266 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 T266 BSR find?
T266 BSR passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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