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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T508 BSOMOT history

T508 BSO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,861 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 BSO was last recorded at 171,861 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,272 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,861 miles
  • 2025 – 170,272 miles
  • 2024 – 168,548 miles
  • 2023 – 165,971 miles
  • 2022 – 163,975 miles
  • 2021 – 161,088 miles
  • 2020 – 158,525 miles
  • 2019 – 156,799 miles
  • 2018 – 154,540 miles
  • 2017 – 151,456 miles
  • 2016 – 148,204 miles
  • 2015 – 144,537 miles
  • 2014 – 140,064 miles
  • 2012 – 136,289 miles
  • 2011 – 130,648 miles
  • 2010 – 125,288 miles
  • 2009 – 118,490 miles
  • 2008 – 112,550 miles
  • 2007 – 105,487 miles
  • 2006 – 99,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,861 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,861 miles
    Test number
    122502234139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,272 miles (+1,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,272 miles
    Test number
    336457634144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass168,548 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,548 miles
    Test number
    451158142148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,971 miles (+1,996)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,971 miles
    Test number
    255311700138
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass163,975 miles (+2,887)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,975 miles
    Test number
    565657174516
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass161,088 miles (+2,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,088 miles
    Test number
    587589629539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,525 miles
    Test number
    752866568331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,525 miles (+1,726)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,525 miles
    Test number
    331202450897
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass156,799 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,799 miles
    Test number
    633158052500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front h lamp aim to high

  10. Pass154,540 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,540 miles
    Test number
    161725104250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,456 miles
    Test number
    873456840124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,456 miles (+3,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,456 miles
    Test number
    746992505838
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  13. Pass148,204 miles (+3,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,204 miles
    Test number
    941663180075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail144,537 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,537 miles
    Test number
    237656315002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass144,537 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    144,537 miles
    Test number
    269566015008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,064 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    699453414054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail140,061 miles (+3,772)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    588218904038
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEmissions not checked at time of test

  18. Pass136,289 miles (+5,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,289 miles
    Test number
    706649972279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass130,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    130,648 miles
    Test number
    297214161212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,648 miles (+5,360)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,648 miles
    Test number
    456118151259
    • FailureCentre Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass125,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    471881560282
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail125,288 miles (+6,798)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    454678440228
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass118,490 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    384789519435
    • NoteSome corrosion to underside of vehicle

  24. Fail118,489 miles (+5,939)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    651430019256
    • FailureCentre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass112,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    963346708233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail112,550 miles (+7,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    673926108271
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass105,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    622913397198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,487 miles (+6,020)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    813002997153
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront propshaft U.J worn loose

  29. Pass99,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,467 miles
    Test number
    430458806220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T508 BSO

Does T508 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T508 BSO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T508 BSO?
The MOT on T508 BSO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T508 BSO done?
T508 BSO was recorded at 171,861 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has T508 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 BSO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T508 BSO 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 T508 BSO find?
T508 BSO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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