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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T272 BRVMOT history

T272 BRV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 244,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
244,739 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 BRV
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 BRV was last recorded at 244,739 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,075 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
7,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,739 miles
  • 2025 – 243,075 miles
  • 2024 – 241,447 miles
  • 2023 – 234,918 miles
  • 2022 – 227,570 miles
  • 2021 – 225,698 miles
  • 2020 – 221,412 miles
  • 2019 – 215,138 miles
  • 2018 – 215,128 miles
  • 2017 – 211,320 miles
  • 2015 – 209,237 miles
  • 2014 – 204,560 miles
  • 2013 – 196,571 miles
  • 2012 – 188,761 miles
  • 2011 – 177,858 miles
  • 2010 – 166,332 miles
  • 2009 – 151,847 miles
  • 2008 – 137,498 miles
  • 2007 – 118,837 miles
  • 2006 – 104,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Handbrake poor

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • O/s/r tyre worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass244,739 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    244,739 miles
    Test number
    832903374375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass243,075 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    243,075 miles
    Test number
    578587261104
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  3. Fail243,055 miles (+1,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,055 miles
    Test number
    948896381840
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn

  4. Pass241,447 miles (+6,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    241,447 miles
    Test number
    623918488025
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f swivel joint/wheel bearing

  5. Pass234,918 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    234,918 miles
    Test number
    827537236100
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f swivel joint

  6. Fail234,757 miles (+7,187)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,757 miles
    Test number
    696275434259
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor and linkage (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f swivel joint

  7. Pass227,570 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    227,570 miles
    Test number
    522459938232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass225,698 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    225,698 miles
    Test number
    930894284429
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear wheel bearings

  9. Fail225,488 miles (+4,076)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,488 miles
    Test number
    167731517084
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  10. Pass221,412 miles (+6,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    221,412 miles
    Test number
    599486346989
    • AdvisorySlight play in idler ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  11. Pass215,138 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    215,138 miles
    Test number
    382059400207
    • AdvisoryFront and rear vehicle structure corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box
    • AdvisoryPower steering box leak
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes insecure and rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear prop bearing worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Fail215,128 miles (+3,808)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,128 miles
    Test number
    737898484938
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass211,320 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    211,320 miles
    Test number
    892953749013
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  14. Pass209,237 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    209,237 miles
    Test number
    376849235139
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Fail209,237 miles (+4,677)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,237 miles
    Test number
    406885335185
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTowbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass204,560 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    204,560 miles
    Test number
    339693044133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail204,557 miles (+7,986)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,557 miles
    Test number
    366090944111
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn slightly on the inner edges
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass196,571 miles (+60)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    196,571 miles
    Test number
    989608453196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine gearbox and transfer box has oil leaks
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

  19. Fail196,511 miles (+7,750)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,511 miles
    Test number
    248289243424
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine gearbox and transfer box has oil leaks
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

  20. Pass188,761 miles (+10,903)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    188,761 miles
    Test number
    345026432106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass177,858 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    177,858 miles
    Test number
    128467841126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass166,332 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    166,332 miles
    Test number
    583372150118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail166,223 miles (+14,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,223 miles
    Test number
    974677940155
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  24. Pass151,847 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    151,847 miles
    Test number
    332674659128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail151,711 miles (+14,213)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    272047749132
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass137,498 miles (+18,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,498 miles
    Test number
    973282458134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail118,837 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    204489347148
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass118,837 miles (+14,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    650269847184
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass104,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    633091556192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T272 BRV

Does T272 BRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T272 BRV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T272 BRV?
The MOT on T272 BRV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T272 BRV done?
T272 BRV was recorded at 244,739 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
Has T272 BRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 BRV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T272 BRV 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 T272 BRV find?
T272 BRV passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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