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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T454 BVCMOT history

T454 BVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 202,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,387 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 BVC
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 BVC was last recorded at 202,387 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,139 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
5,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,387 miles
  • 2025 – 202,139 miles
  • 2024 – 201,420 miles
  • 2023 – 200,851 miles
  • 2022 – 200,150 miles
  • 2021 – 199,250 miles
  • 2020 – 198,620 miles
  • 2019 – 198,182 miles
  • 2018 – 197,771 miles
  • 2017 – 196,890 miles
  • 2016 – 184,539 miles
  • 2015 – 178,132 miles
  • 2014 – 169,085 miles
  • 2013 – 162,763 miles
  • 2012 – 156,124 miles
  • 2011 – 141,782 miles
  • 2010 – 129,121 miles
  • 2009 – 121,123 miles
  • 2008 – 112,849 miles
  • 2007 – 103,065 miles
  • 2006 – 93,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,387 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,387 miles (+248)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,387 miles
    Test number
    367334252254
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,139 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    202,139 miles
    Test number
    347237683692
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail202,137 miles (+717)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,137 miles
    Test number
    927262829908
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass201,420 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,420 miles
    Test number
    992511778388
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail201,418 miles (+567)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,418 miles
    Test number
    274718171507
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass200,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,851 miles
    Test number
    895866409876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,851 miles (+701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,851 miles
    Test number
    476303346772
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass200,150 miles (+900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,150 miles
    Test number
    977084491669
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass199,250 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,250 miles
    Test number
    633736230717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,620 miles
    Test number
    694904361033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged and offside front, chafed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail198,620 miles (+438)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,620 miles
    Test number
    437523648907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling and offside front, Brake pipes on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged and offside front, chafed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass198,182 miles (+411)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,182 miles
    Test number
    203661169682
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Chassis, Springs.

  13. Pass197,771 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    197,771 miles
    Test number
    783487544754
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail197,771 miles (+881)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,771 miles
    Test number
    941626140951
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass196,890 miles (+4,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    196,890 miles
    Test number
    624993833612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front hubs

  16. Pass192,356 miles (+7,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    192,356 miles
    Test number
    912076446717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass184,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    184,539 miles
    Test number
    215118385787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail184,539 miles (+6,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,539 miles
    Test number
    878959729657
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail178,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,132 miles
    Test number
    159877755486
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass178,132 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    178,132 miles
    Test number
    467787355075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass169,085 miles (+6,322)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    575384144003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront diff slight leaking of oil

  22. Pass162,763 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    162,763 miles
    Test number
    826218333006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail162,655 miles (+6,531)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,655 miles
    Test number
    167888723406
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass156,124 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    529444842059
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail156,124 miles (+14,342)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    809670342087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass141,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    141,782 miles
    Test number
    858691541094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail141,782 miles (+12,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,782 miles
    Test number
    136841041473
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass129,121 miles (+7,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    631926040012
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass121,123 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    653217539078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass112,849 miles (+9,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    994239138039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass103,065 miles (+9,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    590091917058
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass93,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,398 miles
    Test number
    294601616009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T454 BVC

Does T454 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 BVC is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T454 BVC?
The MOT on T454 BVC is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 BVC done?
T454 BVC was recorded at 202,387 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,255 miles a year.
Has T454 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 BVC has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T454 BVC 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 T454 BVC find?
T454 BVC passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all; general underside surface corrosion, and 5 more.

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