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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

T3 BWSMOT history

T3 BWS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,401 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BWS was last recorded at 83,401 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,703 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,698 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,401 miles
  • 2025 – 78,703 miles
  • 2024 – 77,225 miles
  • 2023 – 74,611 miles
  • 2022 – 71,374 miles
  • 2021 – 70,364 miles
  • 2020 – 66,702 miles
  • 2019 – 60,942 miles
  • 2018 – 52,523 miles
  • 2017 – 45,336 miles
  • 2016 – 36,323 miles
  • 2015 – 27,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,401 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (rear is worse) and both front swivel housing seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,401 miles (+4,698)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    906322823939
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (rear is worse) and both front swivel housing seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass78,703 miles (+1,478)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    597000564437
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,225 miles (+25)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    281910586677
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,200 miles (+2,589)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    332163384689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,611 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    171245424578
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail74,611 miles (+3,237)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    945501836030
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass71,374 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    562554071678
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail71,374 miles (+1,010)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    607318775110
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass70,364 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    337797190516
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail70,364 miles (+3,662)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    284658171563
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass66,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    440389489782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail66,701 miles (+5,759)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    765751671924
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    535934554139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of trailing rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  14. Fail60,942 miles (+8,419)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    305878374852
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass52,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    262569335953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,523 miles (+7,187)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    104954722732
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  17. Pass45,336 miles (+9,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    673291416397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,323 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,323 miles
    Test number
    546489435026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,845 miles
    Test number
    461194339998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BWS

Does T3 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BWS is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BWS?
The MOT on T3 BWS is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BWS done?
T3 BWS was recorded at 83,401 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has T3 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BWS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 BWS 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 T3 BWS find?
T3 BWS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear links; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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