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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,900 cc

T63 BSOMOT history

T63 BSO is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,818 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T63 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T63 BSO was last recorded at 102,818 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,086 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
732 miles
Average per year
1,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,818 miles
  • 2024 – 102,086 miles
  • 2022 – 98,305 miles
  • 2021 – 97,126 miles
  • 2017 – 91,254 miles
  • 2016 – 89,158 miles
  • 2015 – 88,897 miles
  • 2014 – 88,273 miles
  • 2013 – 87,195 miles
  • 2012 – 86,411 miles
  • 2010 – 85,002 miles
  • 2009 – 82,157 miles
  • 2008 – 73,094 miles
  • 2006 – 65,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,818 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    492239785357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,086 miles (+2,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    669525638215
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing

  3. Pass99,809 miles (+1,504)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    647344735649
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass98,305 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    103960135543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,126 miles
    Test number
    684092332856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    110932356482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    122720573197
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    404707084039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass91,254 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    543441273155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,158 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    885395668602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,155 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    378035042866
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass88,897 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    698065295174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,273 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    469816754163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,195 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    419990953140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,411 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    258103602069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,002 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    651073220329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,157 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    483490239387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,996 miles (+5,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    291346579048
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,094 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    274329428010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn from centre to outer edges
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  20. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    522489537348
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  21. Pass65,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    384611616352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,990 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    841217006368
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T63 BSO

Does T63 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T63 BSO is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T63 BSO?
The MOT on T63 BSO is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T63 BSO done?
T63 BSO was recorded at 102,818 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,894 miles a year.
Has T63 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T63 BSO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2007.
Has the mileage on T63 BSO 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 T63 BSO find?
T63 BSO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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