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Land Rover Defender

Green and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T61 BSMMOT history

T61 BSM is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 238,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
238,463 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 BSM was last recorded at 238,463 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 6,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,897 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,566 miles
Average per year
7,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,463 miles
  • 2025 – 231,897 miles
  • 2024 – 224,788 miles
  • 2023 – 218,468 miles
  • 2022 – 211,895 miles
  • 2021 – 205,343 miles
  • 2020 – 198,175 miles
  • 2019 – 193,881 miles
  • 2018 – 186,285 miles
  • 2017 – 185,674 miles
  • 2016 – 181,109 miles
  • 2015 – 174,733 miles
  • 2014 – 158,138 miles
  • 2013 – 138,728 miles
  • 2012 – 119,805 miles
  • 2011 – 103,638 miles
  • 2010 – 92,920 miles
  • 2009 – 91,984 miles
  • 2008 – 91,957 miles
  • 2006 – 75,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,463 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,463 miles (+6,566)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    238,463 miles
    Test number
    810027721646
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass231,897 miles (+7,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    231,897 miles
    Test number
    465559060743
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass224,788 miles (+6,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    224,788 miles
    Test number
    399611223107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass218,468 miles (+6,573)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    218,468 miles
    Test number
    721388084399
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass211,895 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    211,895 miles
    Test number
    371740865777
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front trailing arm bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail211,857 miles (+6,514)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,857 miles
    Test number
    382244692691
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,343 miles (+7,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    205,343 miles
    Test number
    997723342130
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass198,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    198,175 miles
    Test number
    702133187798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail198,169 miles (+4,288)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,169 miles
    Test number
    317987639119
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

  10. Pass193,881 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    193,881 miles
    Test number
    965406890269
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on bulkhead just inside drivers door
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail193,881 miles (+7,596)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,881 miles
    Test number
    158494911505
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion on bulkhead just inside drivers door
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass186,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    186,285 miles
    Test number
    746874770455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail186,285 miles (+17)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,285 miles
    Test number
    939592742840
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail186,268 miles (+594)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,268 miles
    Test number
    756475370893
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass185,674 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    185,674 miles
    Test number
    464660346553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail185,648 miles (+4,539)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,648 miles
    Test number
    350834838183
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass181,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    181,109 miles
    Test number
    856683976369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail181,109 miles (+6,376)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,109 miles
    Test number
    115902722577
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail174,733 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,733 miles
    Test number
    247313615479
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass174,733 miles (+16,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,733 miles
    Test number
    538213415189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass158,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    898014814137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail158,138 miles (+19,410)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    648564914180
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass138,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    995324913102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail138,728 miles (+18,923)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    418282213122
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass119,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    466897802165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,805 miles (+16,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,805 miles
    Test number
    858247802178
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass103,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    565845501162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail103,638 miles (+10,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    985305101129
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  29. Fail92,920 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    260922010187
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  30. Pass92,920 miles (+936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    294892410412
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  31. Fail91,984 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    280632919491
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass91,984 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,984 miles
    Test number
    293752819192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  33. Pass91,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,957 miles
    Test number
    422904378074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    634048457021
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  35. Pass75,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    281795956059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T61 BSM

Does T61 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 BSM is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T61 BSM?
The MOT on T61 BSM is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 BSM done?
T61 BSM was recorded at 238,463 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 7,996 miles a year.
Has T61 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 BSM has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T61 BSM 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 T61 BSM find?
T61 BSM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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