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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T560 BFXMOT history

T560 BFX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,826 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T560 BFX
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T560 BFX was last recorded at 122,826 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,826 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,826 miles
  • 2025 – 122,370 miles
  • 2024 – 121,617 miles
  • 2023 – 120,314 miles
  • 2022 – 119,207 miles
  • 2021 – 117,841 miles
  • 2020 – 117,064 miles
  • 2019 – 111,847 miles
  • 2018 – 105,189 miles
  • 2017 – 104,381 miles
  • 2016 – 103,701 miles
  • 2015 – 102,471 miles
  • 2014 – 101,578 miles
  • 2012 – 98,536 miles
  • 2011 – 97,718 miles
  • 2010 – 94,932 miles
  • 2008 – 91,638 miles
  • 2006 – 89,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,826 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,826 miles
    Test number
    561904473531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,826 miles (+456)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,826 miles
    Test number
    460641259689
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. Pass122,370 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,370 miles
    Test number
    811731467792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass121,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,617 miles
    Test number
    510749414560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail121,617 miles (+1,303)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,617 miles
    Test number
    487573215473
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting three holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting two holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass120,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    308435065503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail120,314 miles (+1,107)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    725562091337
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass119,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    940444010365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk
  9. Fail119,207 miles (+1,366)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    348256121172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk
  10. Pass117,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    761407008856
    • AdvisoryFuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed
  11. Fail117,841 miles (+777)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    631638861505
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low in reservoir
    • AdvisoryFuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed
  12. Pass117,064 miles (+5,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    507635952219
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Pass111,847 miles (+6,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,847 miles
    Test number
    761378274755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass105,189 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,189 miles
    Test number
    351230008905
    • AdvisoryEngine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate not fully secured.
  15. Fail105,172 miles (+791)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    188481569503
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber upper mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate not fully secured.
  16. Pass104,381 miles (+680)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    210997079862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis outrigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front-inner position lamp is slightly dim.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting/cover. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass103,701 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,701 miles
    Test number
    637832344501
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.
  18. Fail103,686 miles (+1,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,686 miles
    Test number
    546512746499
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.
  19. Pass102,471 miles (+5)6 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    959640015119
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shockers turrets corroded
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn
    • NoteEngine cover rubbing on brake pipe slightly
    • NoteEngine running unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear tie bar bush slight play
    • NoteRear discs inner faces corroded
    • NoteRear step loose
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play
  20. Fail102,466 miles (+888)4 failures8 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    419561395065
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteDriver's door lower hinge is worn.
    • NoteEngine is running unevenly.
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber turret is corroded.
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber turret is heavily corroded. Replacement recommended.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs inner faces are corroded.
    • NoteRear step is insecure.
    • NoteSteering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.
  21. Pass101,578 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    188429754013
    • NoteAll steering ball joint dust covers perishing
    • NotePAS steering pipes rusty
    • NotePlay present in all rear shock bushes
    • NoteWipers split
  22. Fail101,578 miles (+3,042)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    976439354051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll steering ball joint dust covers perishing
    • NotePAS steering pipes rusty
    • NotePlay present in all rear shock bushes
    • NoteWipers split
  23. Pass98,536 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    579761162071
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteNearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split
  24. Fail98,536 miles (+818)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    629871762046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteNearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split
  25. Pass97,718 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    819110561002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    194270470400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail94,932 miles (+3,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    201170370089
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  28. Pass91,638 miles (+1,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    303932378040
    • NoteRear brake pads getting near minimum thickness
  29. Pass89,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    942266826359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T560 BFX

Does T560 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T560 BFX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T560 BFX?
The MOT on T560 BFX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T560 BFX done?
T560 BFX was recorded at 122,826 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has T560 BFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T560 BFX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T560 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 T560 BFX find?
T560 BFX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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