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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T49 BWWMOT history

T49 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 25,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
25,461 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 BWW
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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 BWW was last recorded at 25,461 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,454 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,461 miles
  • 2025 – 24,712 miles
  • 2019 – 24,652 miles
  • 2018 – 24,528 miles
  • 2017 – 23,954 miles
  • 2016 – 23,384 miles
  • 2015 – 22,957 miles
  • 2014 – 22,368 miles
  • 2013 – 21,013 miles
  • 2012 – 19,937 miles
  • 2011 – 18,554 miles
  • 2010 – 16,691 miles
  • 2009 – 15,142 miles
  • 2008 – 13,372 miles
  • 2007 – 12,406 miles
  • 2006 – 11,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,461 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly loose.
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryThe chassis is very corroded in general.

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,461 miles (+7)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    25,461 miles
    Test number
    491264643582
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.
    • AdvisoryThe chassis is very corroded in general.

  2. Fail25,454 miles (+742)1 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    883854969950
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis is very corroded in general.
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes insecure.
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  3. Pass24,712 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    562292138792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,652 miles (+124)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    659699386025
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on all chassis rails and out riggers,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of fuel tank damp, no apparent leak.

  5. Pass24,528 miles (+574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    591562800150
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on chassis rails.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  6. Pass23,954 miles (+570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,954 miles
    Test number
    291497464176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass23,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,384 miles
    Test number
    494142207607
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  8. Fail23,384 miles (+427)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,384 miles
    Test number
    161814217159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Pass22,957 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,957 miles
    Test number
    465989995015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass22,368 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    215385204453
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass21,013 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,013 miles
    Test number
    728524113182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass19,937 miles (+1,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    769201402137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass18,554 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    418526701145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,691 miles (+1,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,691 miles
    Test number
    721220810144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass15,142 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,142 miles
    Test number
    821439589049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass13,372 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,372 miles
    Test number
    703783498030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass12,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,406 miles
    Test number
    304210827166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail12,406 miles (+808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,406 miles
    Test number
    563400927181
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass11,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,598 miles
    Test number
    764877616103
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T49 BWW

Does T49 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T49 BWW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T49 BWW?
The MOT on T49 BWW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T49 BWW done?
T49 BWW was recorded at 25,461 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
Has T49 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 BWW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T49 BWW 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 T49 BWW find?
T49 BWW passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside body mounting.; central integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside body mounting., and 10 more.

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