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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T47 BSOMOT history

T47 BSO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2021
Mileage
147,007 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T47 BSO was last recorded at 147,007 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2009: 104,364 miles, lower than 988,164 miles on 2 Jun 2008.

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
141,112 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,895 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 147,007 miles
  • 2020 – 141,112 miles
  • 2019 – 136,891 miles
  • 2018 – 132,326 miles
  • 2017 – 128,359 miles
  • 2016 – 124,026 miles
  • 2015 – 122,174 miles
  • 2014 – 119,392 miles
  • 2013 – 117,640 miles
  • 2012 – 114,663 miles
  • 2011 – 111,544 miles
  • 2010 – 108,542 miles
  • 2009 – 104,364 miles
  • 2008 – 988,164 miles
  • 2007 – 86,765 miles
  • 2006 – 81,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,007 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front coolant level empty
  • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil level below min

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,007 miles (+5,895)3 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,007 miles
    Test number
    288212405866
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front coolant level empty
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine oil level below min

  2. Pass141,112 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,112 miles
    Test number
    217186618532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,109 miles (+4,218)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,109 miles
    Test number
    929866667096
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,891 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,891 miles
    Test number
    407906071262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    136,838 miles
    Test number
    953057938832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,838 miles (+4,512)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,838 miles
    Test number
    584065680996
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,326 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    530072411650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,319 miles (+3,960)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    892779802543
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis by towbar mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight diesel leak from fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub rubber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass128,359 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    500617748107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,026 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    725192817925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,174 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,174 miles
    Test number
    895011105211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,106 miles (+2,714)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    846999185119
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass119,392 miles (+1,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,392 miles
    Test number
    529526124282
    • NoteSmall split nearside wiper blade

  14. Pass117,640 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    547247983272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,663 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,663 miles
    Test number
    116649082225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,544 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,544 miles
    Test number
    977407281296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,542 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    733306420387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,364 miles (-883,800)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    244294629387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s rear door will not open

  19. Pass988,164 miles (+901,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    988,164 miles
    Test number
    652324558163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    453009707111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,765 miles (+5,481)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    240157907157
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNut missing from front pipe at manifold
    • NoteSecuring cage for offside front orbital seal corroded through

  22. Pass81,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    271115416480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T47 BSO

Does T47 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T47 BSO expired on 18 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T47 BSO?
The MOT on T47 BSO expired on 18 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T47 BSO done?
T47 BSO was recorded at 147,007 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has T47 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 BSO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T47 BSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T47 BSO find?
T47 BSO failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering; nearside rear outer vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering; offside front outer vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering, and 10 more.

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