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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T302 BSSMOT history

T302 BSS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 162,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,992 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T302 BSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T302 BSS was last recorded at 162,992 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,856 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,992 miles
  • 2024 – 158,856 miles
  • 2023 – 154,773 miles
  • 2022 – 151,381 miles
  • 2021 – 148,710 miles
  • 2020 – 145,409 miles
  • 2019 – 140,394 miles
  • 2018 – 130,925 miles
  • 2017 – 127,148 miles
  • 2016 – 124,079 miles
  • 2015 – 121,593 miles
  • 2013 – 113,983 miles
  • 2012 – 110,489 miles
  • 2011 – 109,841 miles
  • 2010 – 105,423 miles
  • 2009 – 104,575 miles
  • 2008 – 95,173 miles
  • 2007 – 86,253 miles
  • 2006 – 76,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage has not cover on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad loose in carrier
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,992 miles (+4,136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,992 miles
    Test number
    475378553755
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage has not cover on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad loose in carrier
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,856 miles (+4,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,856 miles
    Test number
    714077602934
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass154,773 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,773 miles
    Test number
    253145209249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    326891660234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,381 miles (+2,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    564423748308
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,710 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,710 miles
    Test number
    137939252889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,409 miles (+5,015)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,409 miles
    Test number
    346752342305
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass140,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,394 miles
    Test number
    364437159772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail140,392 miles (+9,467)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,392 miles
    Test number
    626963968098
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/s bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass130,925 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,925 miles
    Test number
    898230278425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,924 miles (+3,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    468386148653
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass127,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    158368762903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail127,148 miles (+3,069)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    748129742930
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass124,079 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    622095315694
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail124,046 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    267346079316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount on axle (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass121,593 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    866933795035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    475002413466
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail113,983 miles (+3,494)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,983 miles
    Test number
    808662713344
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass110,489 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,489 miles
    Test number
    379870802310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,841 miles (+4,418)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,841 miles
    Test number
    795164411303
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll four b/discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass105,423 miles (+848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    633687530221
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass104,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    484414369407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,575 miles (+9,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    391662059393
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass95,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    284223018491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,173 miles (+8,920)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    842552818177
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass86,253 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,253 miles
    Test number
    203119407425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    381145316178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,819 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    233134816153
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T302 BSS

Does T302 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T302 BSS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T302 BSS?
The MOT on T302 BSS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T302 BSS done?
T302 BSS was recorded at 162,992 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has T302 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T302 BSS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T302 BSS 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 T302 BSS find?
T302 BSS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front seat belt anchorage has not cover on; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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