
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T510 BSOMOT history
T510 BSO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 197,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 197,871 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T510 BSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T510 BSO was last recorded at 197,871 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 197,808 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 63 miles
- Average per year
- 4,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,871 miles
- 2025 – 192,019 miles
- 2024 – 180,943 miles
- 2023 – 166,453 miles
- 2022 – 165,320 miles
- 2021 – 162,037 miles
- 2020 – 159,092 miles
- 2019 – 154,496 miles
- 2018 – 151,072 miles
- 2017 – 148,141 miles
- 2016 – 144,562 miles
- 2015 – 141,192 miles
- 2014 – 141,173 miles
- 2013 – 131,590 miles
- 2011 – 126,170 miles
- 2010 – 120,862 miles
- 2009 – 114,220 miles
- 2008 – 109,070 miles
- 2007 – 103,389 miles
- 2006 – 99,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,871 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 197,871 miles
- Test number
- 347129588087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,808 miles (+5,789)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,808 miles
- Test number
- 650056317443
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,019 miles (+895)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 192,019 miles
- Test number
- 909476810165
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel ball seal minor leak of grease
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail191,124 miles (+10,181)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,124 miles
- Test number
- 247757781646
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
- AdvisoryPower steering unit damp with oil
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass180,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 180,943 miles
- Test number
- 122819386655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,941 miles (+2,938)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,941 miles
- Test number
- 584714237210
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose is insecure
Pass178,003 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 178,003 miles
- Test number
- 525837566399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,835 miles (+11,382)1 dangerous13 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,835 miles
- Test number
- 470157893118
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure lower front mount (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stow in off screen position (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf all bushes/pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,453 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 166,453 miles
- Test number
- 262660472889
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs doing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail166,446 miles (+1,126)6 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,446 miles
- Test number
- 994128501500
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs doing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass165,320 miles (+3,283)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 165,320 miles
- Test number
- 563578389710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,037 miles (+2,945)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 162,037 miles
- Test number
- 578847865620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,092 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,092 miles
- Test number
- 442160454927
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass154,496 miles (+3,424)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,496 miles
- Test number
- 936005843781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,072 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 151,072 miles
- Test number
- 339027171940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,063 miles (+2,922)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,063 miles
- Test number
- 387450359826
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass148,141 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 148,141 miles
- Test number
- 882362359950
- AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside floor corroded and holed x2 not prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail148,126 miles (+3,564)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,126 miles
- Test number
- 114031188366
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside floor corroded and holed x2 not prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass144,562 miles (+146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 144,562 miles
- Test number
- 630350799158
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front lowers (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Fail144,416 miles (+3,224)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,416 miles
- Test number
- 464695058797
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rears (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front lowers (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Pass141,192 miles (+19)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 141,192 miles
- Test number
- 379612805070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChassis outriggers corroded
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail141,173 miles (+9,583)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,173 miles
- Test number
- 259114364380
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChassis outriggers corroded
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass131,590 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 131,590 miles
- Test number
- 196833633497
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass126,170 miles (+5,308)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 126,170 miles
- Test number
- 326052931223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOffside rear door does not open frominseide or outside
Pass120,862 miles (+6,642)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 120,862 miles
- Test number
- 374344780145
- NoteRear registration plate water marked
Pass114,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 730282059057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,220 miles (+5,150)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 421352859087
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,070 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 109,070 miles
- Test number
- 690554848009
- NoteAll metal brake pipes on vehical corroding
Fail109,065 miles (+5,676)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,065 miles
- Test number
- 633828338099
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteAll metal brake pipes on vehical corroding
Pass103,389 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 103,389 miles
- Test number
- 682747917083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass99,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 99,401 miles
- Test number
- 222049336054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,401 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,401 miles
- Test number
- 953539936002
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about T510 BSO
- Does T510 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T510 BSO is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T510 BSO?
- The MOT on T510 BSO is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T510 BSO done?
- T510 BSO was recorded at 197,871 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
- Has T510 BSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T510 BSO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T510 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 T510 BSO find?
- T510 BSO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of front wheel arch; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area.
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