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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T587 BSNMOT history

T587 BSN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 172,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,317 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T587 BSN
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T587 BSN was last recorded at 172,317 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2008: 76,070 miles, lower than 700,201 miles on 10 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,317 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,317 miles
  • 2025 – 172,317 miles
  • 2024 – 170,162 miles
  • 2023 – 166,954 miles
  • 2022 – 163,427 miles
  • 2021 – 161,172 miles
  • 2020 – 157,124 miles
  • 2019 – 154,129 miles
  • 2018 – 147,910 miles
  • 2017 – 142,332 miles
  • 2016 – 136,698 miles
  • 2015 – 128,957 miles
  • 2014 – 122,558 miles
  • 2013 – 116,047 miles
  • 2012 – 109,285 miles
  • 2011 – 101,837 miles
  • 2010 – 94,530 miles
  • 2009 – 85,344 miles
  • 2008 – 76,070 miles
  • 2007 – 700,201 miles
  • 2006 – 65,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,317 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,317 miles
    Test number
    384351723244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail172,317 miles (+2,155)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,317 miles
    Test number
    742817340365
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass170,162 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,162 miles
    Test number
    530636628001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,158 miles (+3,204)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    301519352959
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,954 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,954 miles
    Test number
    964771734507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail166,954 miles (+3,527)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,954 miles
    Test number
    281215481749
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shock absorber mount corroded but not met fail criteria
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,427 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,427 miles
    Test number
    302656682600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,426 miles (+2,254)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,426 miles
    Test number
    484966382871
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,172 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,172 miles
    Test number
    986911280060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,167 miles (+4,043)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,167 miles
    Test number
    296350906417
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass157,124 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,124 miles
    Test number
    389255615594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail157,122 miles (+2,993)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,122 miles
    Test number
    703803265251
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass154,129 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,129 miles
    Test number
    713296926946
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass147,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,910 miles
    Test number
    142833522996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,909 miles (+5,577)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    577857929278
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass142,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,332 miles
    Test number
    827932557541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Propshaft universal joint worn

  17. Fail142,332 miles (+5,634)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,332 miles
    Test number
    324347811717
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Propshaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass136,698 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    648153976357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,695 miles (+7,738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    135736663413
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass128,957 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    798124785180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,752 miles (+6,194)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    869893065183
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass122,558 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    509445694154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,498 miles (+6,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    159051794133
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass116,047 miles (+45)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    217601373170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn but not met fail criterior

  25. Fail116,002 miles (+6,717)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,002 miles
    Test number
    925932763192
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteDrivers door hinge worn but not met fail criterior

  26. Pass109,285 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,285 miles
    Test number
    909785432193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,187 miles (+7,350)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    878692232166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass101,837 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    359820031104
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  29. Fail101,837 miles (+7,307)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    727120231135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  30. Pass94,530 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    141984030107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass85,344 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    211721919481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass76,070 miles (-624,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    833592128126
    • NoteOffside front steering idler arm ball joint gaiter split

  33. Pass700,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    700,201 miles
    Test number
    672600807136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail700,201 miles (+634,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    700,201 miles
    Test number
    310004797056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  35. Pass65,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    663287786010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass65,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    351007286024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T587 BSN

Does T587 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T587 BSN is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T587 BSN?
The MOT on T587 BSN is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T587 BSN done?
T587 BSN was recorded at 172,317 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,372 miles a year.
Has T587 BSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T587 BSN has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T587 BSN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T587 BSN find?
T587 BSN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber tower; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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