Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T34 BSOMOT history
T34 BSO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 137,326 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T34 BSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T34 BSO was last recorded at 137,326 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,928 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,398 miles
- Average per year
- 3,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,326 miles
- 2024 – 133,928 miles
- 2023 – 129,810 miles
- 2022 – 125,771 miles
- 2021 – 121,609 miles
- 2020 – 118,400 miles
- 2019 – 115,806 miles
- 2018 – 112,670 miles
- 2017 – 108,874 miles
- 2016 – 104,632 miles
- 2015 – 99,992 miles
- 2014 – 93,432 miles
- 2013 – 84,354 miles
- 2012 – 75,835 miles
- 2011 – 74,315 miles
- 2009 – 73,319 miles
- 2008 – 71,354 miles
- 2007 – 69,601 miles
- 2006 – 65,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,326 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,326 miles (+3,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 137,326 miles
- Test number
- 246815200282
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass133,928 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,928 miles
- Test number
- 325567515449
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,810 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 129,810 miles
- Test number
- 196787205702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,771 miles (+4,162)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 125,771 miles
- Test number
- 627554226339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,609 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,609 miles
- Test number
- 605162454458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,400 miles (+2,594)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 118,400 miles
- Test number
- 127202243313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,806 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 115,806 miles
- Test number
- 987071562225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,803 miles (+3,133)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,803 miles
- Test number
- 420986164026
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,670 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 112,670 miles
- Test number
- 643056728380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,658 miles (+3,784)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,658 miles
- Test number
- 606671488187
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,874 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,874 miles
- Test number
- 846134275914
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,632 miles (+4,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,632 miles
- Test number
- 132958021995
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass99,992 miles (+6,560)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 99,992 miles
- Test number
- 266319568475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,432 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 93,432 miles
- Test number
- 115953654379
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteExhaust Perishing
Fail93,432 miles (+9,078)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,432 miles
- Test number
- 106302754321
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteExhaust Perishing
Pass84,354 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 84,354 miles
- Test number
- 969757343337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
Fail84,354 miles (+8,519)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,354 miles
- Test number
- 318505043308
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
Pass75,835 miles (+1,520)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 75,835 miles
- Test number
- 708251422359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,315 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 74,315 miles
- Test number
- 158379921331
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Fail168,098 miles (+94,098)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,098 miles
- Test number
- 886079221324
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Fail74,000 miles (+681)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,000 miles
- Test number
- 196546941148
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass73,319 miles (+1,965)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,319 miles
- Test number
- 443590419445
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,354 miles (+1,753)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 71,354 miles
- Test number
- 194450638398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,601 miles (+4,245)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 69,601 miles
- Test number
- 781936687212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 65,356 miles
- Test number
- 981176026185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,356 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,356 miles
- Test number
- 244535826434
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Questions about T34 BSO
- Does T34 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T34 BSO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T34 BSO?
- The MOT on T34 BSO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T34 BSO done?
- T34 BSO was recorded at 137,326 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
- Has T34 BSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T34 BSO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on T34 BSO 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 T34 BSO find?
- T34 BSO passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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