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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T69 BWWMOT history

T69 BWW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,433 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T69 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T69 BWW was last recorded at 101,433 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2015: 56,022 miles, lower than 223,364 miles on 22 Dec 2014.

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
100,866 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,433 miles
  • 2023 – 100,866 miles
  • 2019 – 95,676 miles
  • 2018 – 84,586 miles
  • 2017 – 77,736 miles
  • 2016 – 66,672 miles
  • 2015 – 56,022 miles
  • 2014 – 223,364 miles
  • 2013 – 221,029 miles
  • 2012 – 210,874 miles
  • 2011 – 199,112 miles
  • 2010 – 189,101 miles
  • 2009 – 173,496 miles
  • 2008 – 161,603 miles
  • 2007 – 138,915 miles
  • 2006 – 116,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,433 miles (+567)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    207718450419
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,866 miles
    Test number
    379832822695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    450288430152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    656116743942
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    268423249394
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,676 miles (+11,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    745473456629
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,586 miles (+6,850)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    871171675672
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass77,736 miles (+11,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    539129706305
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Pass66,672 miles (+10,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    933853960004
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin.

  10. Pass56,022 miles (-167,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    370929762061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass223,364 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    223,364 miles
    Test number
    415156054388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass221,029 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    221,029 miles
    Test number
    578933083103
    • NoteEngine has oil leak

  13. Fail221,025 miles (+10,151)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,025 miles
    Test number
    349827373161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine has oil leak

  14. Pass210,874 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    210,874 miles
    Test number
    257523452157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Fail210,870 miles (+11,758)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,870 miles
    Test number
    345201452147
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass199,112 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    199,112 miles
    Test number
    948954751107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s wing mirror cracked

  17. Fail199,093 miles (+9,992)1 dangerous11 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,093 miles
    Test number
    658091951109
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s wing mirror cracked

  18. Pass189,101 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    514361060107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail189,048 miles (+15,552)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,048 miles
    Test number
    643387640139
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  20. Pass173,496 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    173,496 miles
    Test number
    973795359168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail173,482 miles (+11,879)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,482 miles
    Test number
    861874859132
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

  22. Pass161,603 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    324116058110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail161,129 miles (+22,214)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,129 miles
    Test number
    773083248114
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass138,915 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    138,915 miles
    Test number
    853432357103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail138,799 miles (+22,268)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,799 miles
    Test number
    623809447197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass116,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    811480456137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail116,531 miles14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    273636946161
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T69 BWW

Does T69 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T69 BWW is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T69 BWW?
The MOT on T69 BWW is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T69 BWW done?
T69 BWW was recorded at 101,433 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
Has T69 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T69 BWW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T69 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T69 BWW find?
T69 BWW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms, and 2 more.

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