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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T557 BCCMOT history

T557 BCC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,396 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 BCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 BCC was last recorded at 106,396 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,376 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
2,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,396 miles
  • 2024 – 105,376 miles
  • 2023 – 104,671 miles
  • 2022 – 103,842 miles
  • 2021 – 102,690 miles
  • 2020 – 100,854 miles
  • 2019 – 98,533 miles
  • 2018 – 96,673 miles
  • 2017 – 94,694 miles
  • 2016 – 92,168 miles
  • 2015 – 89,302 miles
  • 2014 – 86,440 miles
  • 2013 – 83,349 miles
  • 2012 – 80,847 miles
  • 2011 – 78,006 miles
  • 2010 – 74,963 miles
  • 2009 – 71,405 miles
  • 2008 – 67,991 miles
  • 2007 – 63,453 miles
  • 2006 – 58,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,396 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,396 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    392862393470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,376 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    638137864224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail105,368 miles (+697)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    400561439785
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,671 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    455447122981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,842 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    903996700568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail103,840 miles (+1,150)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,840 miles
    Test number
    791891096192
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass102,690 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    353157411318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    495659147938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,854 miles (+2,321)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,854 miles
    Test number
    980153789451
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,533 miles
    Test number
    880449782972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,532 miles (+1,859)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    165725042053
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hardly any reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass96,673 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    621375469717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,694 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,694 miles
    Test number
    664812685628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass92,168 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    935629006949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail92,162 miles (+2,860)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,162 miles
    Test number
    282735032684
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass89,302 miles (+2,862)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    168712775471
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass86,440 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    697326564006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,349 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    427817773039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,847 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    668907862046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,846 miles (+2,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    268826062053
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass78,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    849863071051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,005 miles (+3,042)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    255443071070
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass74,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    140545870451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,962 miles (+3,557)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    141515770427
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass71,405 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    413826079086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,401 miles (+3,410)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,401 miles
    Test number
    450095079018
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass67,991 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,991 miles
    Test number
    914038578043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,989 miles (+4,536)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    221117778006
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass63,453 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    921796177007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    942710486036
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T557 BCC

Does T557 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 BCC is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 BCC?
The MOT on T557 BCC is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 BCC done?
T557 BCC was recorded at 106,396 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,390 miles a year.
Has T557 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 BCC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 BCC 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 T557 BCC find?
T557 BCC passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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