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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T451 BFXMOT history

T451 BFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 226,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
226,045 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 BFX
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
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 BFX was last recorded at 226,045 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 12,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,058 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,987 miles
Average per year
8,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,045 miles
  • 2024 – 213,058 miles
  • 2023 – 201,260 miles
  • 2022 – 187,127 miles
  • 2021 – 173,636 miles
  • 2020 – 163,364 miles
  • 2019 – 153,925 miles
  • 2018 – 150,602 miles
  • 2017 – 140,725 miles
  • 2016 – 131,133 miles
  • 2015 – 118,413 miles
  • 2014 – 118,388 miles
  • 2013 – 115,298 miles
  • 2012 – 111,362 miles
  • 2011 – 105,173 miles
  • 2010 – 98,819 miles
  • 2009 – 91,576 miles
  • 2008 – 83,543 miles
  • 2007 – 75,066 miles
  • 2006 – 65,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,045 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Engine cover obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both chassis rails are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,045 miles (+12,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    226,045 miles
    Test number
    962210651921
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass213,058 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    213,058 miles
    Test number
    313222051863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail212,984 miles (+11,724)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,984 miles
    Test number
    390579942143
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass201,260 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,260 miles
    Test number
    356534915283
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,251 miles (+14,124)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,251 miles
    Test number
    753285321662
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails are corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,127 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,127 miles
    Test number
    847753423155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,117 miles (+13,481)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    288250578744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass173,636 miles (+10,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,636 miles
    Test number
    890454639347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,364 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,364 miles
    Test number
    240026527424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,925 miles (+3,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,925 miles
    Test number
    534966249703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some components

  11. Pass150,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,602 miles
    Test number
    178613457299
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some components

  12. Fail150,602 miles (+9,877)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,602 miles
    Test number
    323676934740
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure nut loose (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some components

  13. Pass140,725 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,725 miles
    Test number
    226515379240
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some components

  14. Fail140,725 miles (+9,592)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,725 miles
    Test number
    706193844655
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover obscuring some components

  15. Pass131,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    705441113031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked

  16. Fail131,133 miles (+12,720)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    718692769797
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked

  17. Pass118,413 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,413 miles
    Test number
    126101655494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,388 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    485046744288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,298 miles (+3,936)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,298 miles
    Test number
    208734443188
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front shockabsorber top turret slightly corroded

  20. Pass111,362 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,362 miles
    Test number
    826406942106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,173 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    816034041124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass98,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    412075240199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,819 miles (+7,243)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    982005840154
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass91,576 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    492848149153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,543 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    544521048171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,066 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    690795247155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    412148436126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 BFX

Does T451 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 BFX is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T451 BFX?
The MOT on T451 BFX is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T451 BFX done?
T451 BFX was recorded at 226,045 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,261 miles a year.
Has T451 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 BFX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T451 BFX 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 T451 BFX find?
T451 BFX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.

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