
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T54 BSMMOT history
T54 BSM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 87,845 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T54 BSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T54 BSM was last recorded at 87,845 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Aug 2009: 45,403 miles, lower than 419,576 miles on 2 Aug 2008.
- 21 Aug 2015: 70,843 miles, lower than 707,132 miles on 31 Jul 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,923 miles · 15 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 922 miles
- Average per year
- 3,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 87,845 miles
- 2023 – 86,923 miles
- 2022 – 86,411 miles
- 2020 – 84,367 miles
- 2019 – 84,067 miles
- 2017 – 79,164 miles
- 2016 – 74,888 miles
- 2015 – 70,843 miles
- 2014 – 66,079 miles
- 2012 – 57,671 miles
- 2011 – 52,934 miles
- 2009 – 45,403 miles
- 2008 – 419,576 miles
- 2006 – 34,576 miles
- 2005 – 30,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced and offside rear- getting rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,845 miles (+922)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 87,845 miles
- Test number
- 250151383402
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass86,923 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 86,923 miles
- Test number
- 963544167975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced and offside rear- getting rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail86,923 miles (+512)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,923 miles
- Test number
- 847174067022
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outrigger (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced and offside rear- getting rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass86,411 miles (+2,044)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 86,411 miles
- Test number
- 431180246555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass84,367 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,367 miles
- Test number
- 465061094445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,067 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 84,067 miles
- Test number
- 997838851459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,067 miles (+4,903)1 dangerous23 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,067 miles
- Test number
- 634709147142
- DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,164 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,164 miles
- Test number
- 402745751597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Fail79,164 miles (+4,276)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,164 miles
- Test number
- 157390343353
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced shocker mouning (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass74,888 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 74,888 miles
- Test number
- 596939677906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail74,888 miles (+4,045)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,888 miles
- Test number
- 557980055998
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass70,843 miles (-636,289)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 70,843 miles
- Test number
- 510570774659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail707,132 miles (+641,053)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 707,132 miles
- Test number
- 159132615258
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass66,079 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,079 miles
- Test number
- 505316124227
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail66,079 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,079 miles
- Test number
- 315138014275
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,671 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 57,671 miles
- Test number
- 169805612248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail57,671 miles (+4,737)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,671 miles
- Test number
- 355468202247
- FailureFront Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,934 miles (+7,531)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,934 miles
- Test number
- 468680711249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,403 miles (-374,173)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 45,403 miles
- Test number
- 654726619213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass419,576 miles (+385,000)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 419,576 miles
- Test number
- 421885518268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,576 miles (+4,304)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 34,576 miles
- Test number
- 331977616281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 30,272 miles
- Test number
- 612523405211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T54 BSM
- Does T54 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T54 BSM expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T54 BSM?
- The MOT on T54 BSM expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T54 BSM done?
- T54 BSM was recorded at 87,845 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 3,086 miles a year.
- Has T54 BSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T54 BSM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T54 BSM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T54 BSM find?
- T54 BSM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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