
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass122,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 122,826 miles
- Test number
- 561904473531
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Pass97,718 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,718 miles
- Test number
- 819110561002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,932 miles
- Test number
- 194270470400
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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