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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

T480 BCCMOT history

T480 BCC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,087 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 BCC was last recorded at 126,087 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,895 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,192 miles
Average per year
8,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,087 miles
  • 2024 – 120,895 miles
  • 2023 – 115,245 miles
  • 2022 – 109,953 miles
  • 2021 – 104,994 miles
  • 2020 – 96,870 miles
  • 2019 – 89,504 miles
  • 2018 – 76,236 miles
  • 2017 – 61,798 miles
  • 2016 – 49,342 miles
  • 2015 – 39,507 miles
  • 2014 – 30,848 miles
  • 2013 – 22,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,087 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,087 miles (+5,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,087 miles
    Test number
    149148992603
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,895 miles (+5,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    353038625582
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,245 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,245 miles
    Test number
    465934921357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,953 miles (+4,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    278642856686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,994 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,994 miles
    Test number
    706722396385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    539762529556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,870 miles (+7,366)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    443837327045
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass89,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    448875550910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,502 miles (+13,266)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    278935933672
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,236 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    922248073427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,234 miles (+14,436)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    289253636686
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass61,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    452589761445
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail61,798 miles (+12,456)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,798 miles
    Test number
    360624072927
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass49,342 miles (+9,835)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,342 miles
    Test number
    954582631944
    • DangerousFront prop shaft insecure

  15. Pass39,507 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    570184708785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,848 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,848 miles
    Test number
    527585294272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    499878383201
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

  18. Pass22,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    805508083247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 BCC

Does T480 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 BCC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T480 BCC?
The MOT on T480 BCC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 BCC done?
T480 BCC was recorded at 126,087 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,589 miles a year.
Has T480 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 BCC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T480 BCC 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 T480 BCC find?
T480 BCC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose.

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