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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T588 MBCMOT history

T588 MBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,088 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T588 MBC was last recorded at 73,088 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2008: 25,370 miles, lower than 173,728 miles on 13 Jul 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
71,754 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,088 miles
  • 2025 – 71,754 miles
  • 2024 – 69,709 miles
  • 2023 – 67,398 miles
  • 2022 – 65,343 miles
  • 2021 – 63,053 miles
  • 2020 – 61,644 miles
  • 2019 – 59,123 miles
  • 2018 – 57,027 miles
  • 2017 – 54,979 miles
  • 2016 – 52,836 miles
  • 2015 – 50,291 miles
  • 2014 – 47,626 miles
  • 2013 – 44,996 miles
  • 2012 – 41,796 miles
  • 2011 – 37,908 miles
  • 2010 – 33,826 miles
  • 2009 – 30,270 miles
  • 2008 – 25,370 miles
  • 2007 – 173,728 miles
  • 2006 – 6,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,088 miles
  • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper corroded /sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear 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 Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint breaking up (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing sign of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,088 miles (+1,334)15 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    153833865284
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper corroded /sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded/holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear 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 Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint breaking up (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass71,754 miles (+2,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    696347500499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis showing signs of age related corrosion trough out

  3. Pass69,709 miles (+2,311)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    131033690316
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray/ floor corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass67,398 miles (+2,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    466616690006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,343 miles (+2,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    846522359967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,053 miles
    Test number
    899824899596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bracket under wheel arch broken
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail63,046 miles (+1,402)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    525630771895
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubber protector split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bracket under wheel arch broken
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,644 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    129248406596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing sign of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail61,640 miles (+2,517)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    653732688794
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing sign of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,123 miles (+2,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    793945684799
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass57,027 miles (+2,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    128427922159
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm joint boot detera

  12. Pass54,979 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    800886655118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,836 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    970830838530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,832 miles (+2,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    690185061613
    • FailureBall joint dust cover missing STEERING BOX DROP ARM BOOT MISSING (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass50,291 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    929729495112
    • NoteDRVER SEAT BASE FOAM SECTION BADLY DAMAGED

  16. Fail50,287 miles (+2,661)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    498496695192
    • FailureSteering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteDRVER SEAT BASE FOAM SECTION BADLY DAMAGED

  17. Pass47,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    276447594101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,626 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    497507894179
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass44,996 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    259287493195
    • NoteO/S/F ROSE BOWL SEAL LEAKING
    • NoteSLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH STEERING BOX

  20. Fail44,993 miles (+3,197)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    835286193140
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/S/F ROSE BOWL SEAL LEAKING
    • NoteSLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH STEERING BOX

  21. Pass41,796 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    809461682152
    • NoteGeneral corrossion across rear cross member borderline in places
    • NoteSteering box drop arm dust cover loose

  22. Fail41,790 miles (+3,882)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    795240082139
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteGeneral corrossion across rear cross member borderline in places
    • NoteSteering box drop arm dust cover loose

  23. Pass37,908 miles (+4,082)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    196512971115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCondition of inside edge of offside rear brake disc worn/slight pitting
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade slight split
    • NoteSerface corrossion across rear cross member
    • NoteSlight play at steering box drop arm ball joint borderline also dust cover loose

  24. Pass33,826 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,826 miles
    Test number
    412753680145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,270 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    743296299111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,370 miles (-148,358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    812968778189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass173,728 miles (+167,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    173,728 miles
    Test number
    391314897117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,368 miles
    Test number
    831586486193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 MBC

Does T588 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 MBC expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 MBC?
The MOT on T588 MBC expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 MBC done?
T588 MBC was recorded at 73,088 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has T588 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 MBC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T588 MBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T588 MBC find?
T588 MBC failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 15 major defects and 3 advisories: front body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper corroded /sharp edge; front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint dust cover split; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes, and 15 more.

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