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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T53 BNLMOT history

T53 BNL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,158 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 BNL
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
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 BNL was last recorded at 95,158 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 5,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2018: 112,258 miles, lower than 156,915 miles on 30 Jun 2017.
  • 13 Jan 2023: 87,841 miles, lower than 119,536 miles on 15 Apr 2019.

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
89,905 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,253 miles
Average per year
789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,158 miles
  • 2025 – 89,905 miles
  • 2024 – 89,856 miles
  • 2023 – 87,841 miles
  • 2019 – 119,536 miles
  • 2018 – 112,258 miles
  • 2017 – 156,915 miles
  • 2016 – 153,686 miles
  • 2015 – 148,259 miles
  • 2014 – 144,509 miles
  • 2013 – 140,384 miles
  • 2012 – 135,735 miles
  • 2011 – 131,611 miles
  • 2010 – 123,123 miles
  • 2009 – 111,764 miles
  • 2008 – 101,740 miles
  • 2007 – 91,150 miles
  • 2006 – 79,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,158 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,158 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    321797116289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,905 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,905 miles
    Test number
    198122495137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,856 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,856 miles
    Test number
    398619387763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,841 miles (-31,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,841 miles
    Test number
    242115953723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    933724978233
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing corroded

  6. Fail119,536 miles (+7,278)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    419754649733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wing corroded

  7. Pass112,258 miles (-44,657)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,258 miles
    Test number
    918893370967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,915 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,915 miles
    Test number
    120577420635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,686 miles
    Test number
    560951823991
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Fail153,686 miles (+5,427)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,686 miles
    Test number
    771962803858
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount on axle (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass148,259 miles (+3,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,259 miles
    Test number
    989960895021
    • NoteBoth rear shockers light misting of oil

  12. Pass144,509 miles (+4,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,509 miles
    Test number
    959407604163
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteSlight play in front hockeystick bushes

  13. Pass140,384 miles (+4,649)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    140,384 miles
    Test number
    858656503194
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front hockeystick bushes slight play
    • NoteOffside rear trailing arm rear bush slight play

  14. Pass135,735 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,735 miles
    Test number
    705301902182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,611 miles (+8,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    249564301499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass123,123 miles (+11,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    123,123 miles
    Test number
    374195280016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,764 miles (+10,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,764 miles
    Test number
    683662099023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,740 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,740 miles
    Test number
    353589278000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    331164877017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Fail91,150 miles (+11,778)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    471574977098
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  21. Pass79,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,372 miles
    Test number
    820337996089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T53 BNL

Does T53 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 BNL is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 BNL?
The MOT on T53 BNL is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 BNL done?
T53 BNL was recorded at 95,158 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 789 miles a year.
Has T53 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 BNL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T53 BNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T53 BNL find?
T53 BNL passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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