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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T473 BCCMOT history

T473 BCC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,997 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 BCC was last recorded at 113,997 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2006: 706,582 miles, lower than 706,840 miles on 12 Apr 2006.
  • 4 Apr 2007: 78,693 miles, lower than 706,582 miles on 13 Apr 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
113,948 miles · 5 May 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,997 miles
  • 2025 – 113,948 miles
  • 2024 – 111,732 miles
  • 2022 – 110,071 miles
  • 2021 – 103,996 miles
  • 2019 – 103,631 miles
  • 2018 – 102,805 miles
  • 2017 – 101,622 miles
  • 2016 – 99,584 miles
  • 2015 – 97,499 miles
  • 2014 – 96,869 miles
  • 2013 – 95,914 miles
  • 2012 – 94,851 miles
  • 2011 – 93,672 miles
  • 2010 – 91,556 miles
  • 2009 – 89,033 miles
  • 2008 – 83,960 miles
  • 2007 – 78,693 miles
  • 2006 – 706,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,997 miles

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,997 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    5166701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,948 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    4317289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,913 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,913 miles
    Test number
    4315245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,732 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,732 miles
    Test number
    3069901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,071 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,071 miles
    Test number
    1085193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,996 miles (+24)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    799653372087
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail103,972 miles (+341)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    322249334594
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,631 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    596523208202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail103,631 miles (+826)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,631 miles
    Test number
    104488038303
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,805 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    350718212151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,622 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    538360289264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,584 miles (+2,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,584 miles
    Test number
    404259197296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,499 miles (+630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,499 miles
    Test number
    388676633178
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    425425324355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,869 miles (+955)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    227713624305
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass95,914 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    696455023303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail95,914 miles (+1,063)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    966303023398
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass94,851 miles (+1,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    249350302350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,672 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    787540721391
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded.
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle corroded.

  20. Fail93,654 miles (+2,098)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    485960921493
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroded.
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle corroded.

  21. Pass91,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    132953620353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,556 miles (+2,523)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,556 miles
    Test number
    161391920350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded = calipers
    • NoteFront stearin g damper bush has play
    • NoteProp shaft slight play in harvy splicer

  23. Pass89,033 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,033 miles
    Test number
    671757419348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    273575228353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail83,960 miles (+48)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    282655228385
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass83,912 miles (+5,219)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    100907778089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel near limit

  27. Pass78,693 miles (-627,889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,693 miles
    Test number
    952144397040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass706,582 miles (-258)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    706,582 miles
    Test number
    342173006154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail706,840 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    706,840 miles
    Test number
    651462306155
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T473 BCC

Does T473 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 BCC is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 BCC?
The MOT on T473 BCC is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 BCC done?
T473 BCC was recorded at 113,997 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026.
Has T473 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 BCC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T473 BCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T473 BCC find?
T473 BCC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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