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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T548 BFXMOT history

T548 BFX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
149,071 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T548 BFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T548 BFX was last recorded at 149,071 miles on 15 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,058 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,071 miles
  • 2024 – 149,058 miles
  • 2023 – 147,576 miles
  • 2021 – 145,092 miles
  • 2020 – 140,335 miles
  • 2018 – 139,147 miles
  • 2017 – 137,479 miles
  • 2016 – 133,945 miles
  • 2015 – 129,842 miles
  • 2014 – 127,128 miles
  • 2013 – 124,540 miles
  • 2012 – 122,473 miles
  • 2011 – 120,921 miles
  • 2010 – 113,752 miles
  • 2009 – 102,497 miles
  • 2008 – 90,671 miles
  • 2007 – 86,061 miles
  • 2006 – 70,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,071 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,071 miles
    Test number
    189557104879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
  2. Fail149,058 miles (+1,482)4 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,058 miles
    Test number
    954147213264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass147,576 miles (+2,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,576 miles
    Test number
    769547257615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass145,092 miles (+2,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,092 miles
    Test number
    267882489569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion.
  5. Pass142,275 miles (+1,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    259479647551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass140,335 miles (+1,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    373117062815
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on border of excessive (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass139,147 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,147 miles
    Test number
    139810806631
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Pass137,519 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,519 miles
    Test number
    786789918245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
  9. Fail137,479 miles (+3,534)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,479 miles
    Test number
    189878624182
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel slightly binding when rotated
  10. Pass133,945 miles (+4,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    272542201021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear panel
  11. Pass129,842 miles (+2,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    293274512065
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE REAR LOW ON PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)
  12. Pass127,128 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,128 miles
    Test number
    236536674433
    • NoteFront prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
  13. Fail127,128 miles (+2,588)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,128 miles
    Test number
    548595074146
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
  14. Pass124,540 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,540 miles
    Test number
    819741323149
    • NoteCORROSION FORMING IN REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER
  15. Pass122,473 miles (+1,552)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    558731372137
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing
  16. Pass120,921 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    656144351142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,752 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    244171480069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,704 miles (+11,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    191487270410
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  19. Pass102,497 miles (+11,826)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,497 miles
    Test number
    481055589030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes slightly worn.
    • NoteVery slight play in fron and rear propshaft rear joints.
  20. Pass90,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    740787488056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,671 miles (+4,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,671 miles
    Test number
    630795588012
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
  22. Pass86,061 miles (+15,405)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    433234507436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    833880396235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T548 BFX

Does T548 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T548 BFX is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T548 BFX?
The MOT on T548 BFX is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T548 BFX done?
T548 BFX was recorded at 149,071 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T548 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T548 BFX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T548 BFX 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 T548 BFX find?
T548 BFX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front and rear brake discs corroded.

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