Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T742 BSNMOT history
T742 BSN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 175,834 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T742 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
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T742 BSN was last recorded at 175,834 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 May 2014: 16,832 miles, lower than 112,663 miles on 23 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,834 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,834 miles
- 2025 – 166,476 miles
- 2024 – 160,297 miles
- 2023 – 152,584 miles
- 2022 – 149,491 miles
- 2021 – 130,894 miles
- 2019 – 129,519 miles
- 2018 – 127,911 miles
- 2017 – 125,971 miles
- 2016 – 124,379 miles
- 2015 – 120,855 miles
- 2014 – 16,832 miles
- 2013 – 112,663 miles
- 2012 – 107,163 miles
- 2011 – 104,008 miles
- 2010 – 99,451 miles
- 2009 – 93,201 miles
- 2008 – 86,791 miles
- 2007 – 80,495 miles
- 2006 – 71,597 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,834 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,834 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 175,834 miles
- Test number
- 167238720316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,834 miles (+5)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,834 miles
- Test number
- 680669661275
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,829 miles (+21)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,829 miles
- Test number
- 468265992395
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (f))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,808 miles (+9,332)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,808 miles
- Test number
- 512290929100
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet broken (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,476 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 166,476 miles
- Test number
- 145560187326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls corroded
Fail166,473 miles (+6,176)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,473 miles
- Test number
- 523749213309
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel balls corroded
Pass160,297 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 160,297 miles
- Test number
- 472286096918
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail160,281 miles (+7,697)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,281 miles
- Test number
- 540438008884
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass152,584 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,584 miles
- Test number
- 882113845769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Fail152,572 miles (+3,081)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,572 miles
- Test number
- 344883903084
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking oil
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Pass149,491 miles (+8,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,491 miles
- Test number
- 129243719682
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,489 miles (+10,595)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,489 miles
- Test number
- 739112756980
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm likely to become detached pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,894 miles (+1,375)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 130,894 miles
- Test number
- 227076807205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,519 miles (+1,608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,519 miles
- Test number
- 313630705815
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,911 miles (+1,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 127,911 miles
- Test number
- 579104590688
- AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass125,971 miles (+1,592)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 125,971 miles
- Test number
- 522740805025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,379 miles (+3,524)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 124,379 miles
- Test number
- 249284382794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,855 miles (+104,023)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 120,855 miles
- Test number
- 946779735197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass16,832 miles (-95,831)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 16,832 miles
- Test number
- 546740744135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,663 miles (+5,500)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,663 miles
- Test number
- 519033443196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,163 miles (+3,155)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,163 miles
- Test number
- 988418812131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,008 miles (+4,557)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 104,008 miles
- Test number
- 546920831134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,451 miles (+6,250)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,451 miles
- Test number
- 240632430158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,201 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 93,201 miles
- Test number
- 430978999105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,791 miles (+6,296)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,791 miles
- Test number
- 913983268193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 80,495 miles
- Test number
- 954788077179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,493 miles (+8,896)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,493 miles
- Test number
- 502038077196
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront exhaust slight leak at frature
Pass71,597 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 71,597 miles
- Test number
- 693554586124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,229 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,229 miles
- Test number
- 393722076160
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about T742 BSN
- Does T742 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 BSN is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T742 BSN?
- The MOT on T742 BSN is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T742 BSN done?
- T742 BSN was recorded at 175,834 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
- Has T742 BSN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T742 BSN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T742 BSN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T742 BSN find?
- T742 BSN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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