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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T597 BSNMOT history

T597 BSN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,136 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 BSN
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 BSN was last recorded at 143,136 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,980 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
2,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,136 miles
  • 2025 – 142,980 miles
  • 2018 – 142,538 miles
  • 2014 – 141,448 miles
  • 2012 – 138,850 miles
  • 2011 – 134,454 miles
  • 2010 – 119,261 miles
  • 2009 – 114,173 miles
  • 2008 – 105,340 miles
  • 2007 – 96,081 miles
  • 2006 – 88,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,136 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,136 miles (+156)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,136 miles
    Test number
    817043471856
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,980 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,980 miles
    Test number
    886078343636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,538 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,538 miles
    Test number
    889994447774
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  4. Fail142,522 miles (+1,074)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,522 miles
    Test number
    755871569993
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  5. Pass141,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    648087604384
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail141,447 miles (+2,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,447 miles
    Test number
    745917704316
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass138,850 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,850 miles
    Test number
    876415872273
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  8. Fail138,850 miles (+4,396)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,850 miles
    Test number
    775873672233
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass134,454 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,454 miles
    Test number
    269726361183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail134,454 miles (+15,193)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,454 miles
    Test number
    626756061197
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass119,261 miles (+5,088)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    119,261 miles
    Test number
    534675590118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front hub seal slightly weeping
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  12. Pass114,173 miles (+8,833)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    942672619297
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade torn

  13. Pass105,340 miles (+9,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,340 miles
    Test number
    463296838177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,081 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    544136537114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,965 miles (+7,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,965 miles
    Test number
    164602427156
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  16. Pass88,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    270884226160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,169 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,169 miles
    Test number
    683014326151
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T597 BSN

Does T597 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T597 BSN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T597 BSN?
The MOT on T597 BSN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T597 BSN done?
T597 BSN was recorded at 143,136 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,760 miles a year.
Has T597 BSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 BSN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T597 BSN 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 T597 BSN find?
T597 BSN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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