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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T470 BCCMOT history

T470 BCC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 72,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,743 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 BCC was last recorded at 72,743 miles on 12 May 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2007: 30,486 miles, lower than 258,085 miles on 22 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,574 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
2,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,743 miles
  • 2025 – 72,574 miles
  • 2024 – 71,540 miles
  • 2023 – 70,808 miles
  • 2022 – 70,300 miles
  • 2021 – 69,225 miles
  • 2020 – 67,485 miles
  • 2019 – 67,086 miles
  • 2018 – 65,952 miles
  • 2017 – 64,618 miles
  • 2016 – 61,282 miles
  • 2015 – 57,516 miles
  • 2014 – 54,785 miles
  • 2013 – 52,521 miles
  • 2012 – 49,676 miles
  • 2011 – 46,607 miles
  • 2010 – 44,117 miles
  • 2009 – 40,507 miles
  • 2008 – 35,841 miles
  • 2007 – 30,486 miles
  • 2006 – 258,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Airbox loose, resting against fuel pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front prop shaft seal wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    767735941625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,743 miles (+169)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    661315253763
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    986267713755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,574 miles (+1,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    274266001390
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    572445944116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,540 miles (+732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    527915152379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    250027336413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,808 miles (+508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    273351264827
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,300 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    183489002658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,292 miles (+1,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,292 miles
    Test number
    116735129584
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,225 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,225 miles
    Test number
    276440720725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drop link has slight play

  12. Pass67,485 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,485 miles
    Test number
    827739858067
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Fail67,470 miles (+384)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    510650693784
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Pass67,086 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    794681855777
    • AdvisoryAirbox loose, resting against fuel pipe
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft seal wet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWet with oil underneath

  15. Fail67,086 miles (+1,134)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    799077222821
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAirbox loose, resting against fuel pipe
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft seal wet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWet with oil underneath

  16. Pass65,952 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    679160360576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    279671831888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion out ridger to inner wing front (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNeeds tracking

  18. Fail64,618 miles (+3,336)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    780071531169
    • DangerousFront prop shaft joint excessive play
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under step (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

  19. Pass61,282 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    506276456445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,516 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    386209645074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,785 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    499536764092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    679864543084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,521 miles (+2,845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    836014243023
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass49,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    137714652493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,676 miles (+3,069)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    165234252095
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass46,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    106076251479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,607 miles (+2,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    527864751056
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass44,117 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,117 miles
    Test number
    304670060051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,507 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,507 miles
    Test number
    834984749042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,841 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,841 miles
    Test number
    283810658063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    131326447447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,486 miles (-227,599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,486 miles
    Test number
    292626447046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  33. Pass258,085 miles (+232,277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    258,085 miles
    Test number
    884213456090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail25,808 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    873242356026
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T470 BCC

Does T470 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T470 BCC is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T470 BCC?
The MOT on T470 BCC is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T470 BCC done?
T470 BCC was recorded at 72,743 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,321 miles a year.
Has T470 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 BCC has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T470 BCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T470 BCC find?
T470 BCC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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