
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass120,921 miles (+7,169)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 120,921 miles
- Test number
- 656144351142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,752 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,752 miles
- Test number
- 244171480069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass90,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 90,671 miles
- Test number
- 740787488056
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass86,061 miles (+15,405)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 86,061 miles
- Test number
- 433234507436
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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