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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T771 BDNMOT history

T771 BDN is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,382 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T771 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T771 BDN was last recorded at 114,382 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,558 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
2,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,382 miles
  • 2025 – 113,558 miles
  • 2024 – 112,629 miles
  • 2023 – 111,640 miles
  • 2022 – 110,653 miles
  • 2021 – 109,887 miles
  • 2020 – 109,421 miles
  • 2019 – 107,884 miles
  • 2018 – 106,513 miles
  • 2017 – 104,698 miles
  • 2016 – 102,918 miles
  • 2015 – 100,833 miles
  • 2014 – 98,431 miles
  • 2013 – 96,032 miles
  • 2012 – 94,089 miles
  • 2011 – 91,064 miles
  • 2010 – 87,061 miles
  • 2009 – 82,902 miles
  • 2008 – 78,611 miles
  • 2007 – 73,684 miles
  • 2006 – 69,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,382 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,382 miles (+824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,382 miles
    Test number
    766256188496
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass113,558 miles (+929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    972541637873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,629 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    375529190283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,640 miles (+987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    956553304776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,653 miles (+766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,653 miles
    Test number
    201562952936
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,887 miles (+466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    529700162534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp slightly dim

  7. Pass109,421 miles (+1,537)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    870468346693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,884 miles (+1,371)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,884 miles
    Test number
    357043708601
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIdler pulley noisy

  9. Pass106,513 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    389951716652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Fail106,513 miles (+1,815)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    598238032145
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s front wiper torn

  11. Pass104,698 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    621228620368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  12. Fail104,695 miles (+1,777)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    370439383013
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  13. Pass102,918 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    819555880340
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryInter cooler oily
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  14. Fail102,918 miles (+2,085)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    461840059980
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryInter cooler
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  15. Pass100,833 miles (+87)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    187007475041
    • NoteBoth front outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteFront no pate cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NotePossible leak on power steering box
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  16. Fail100,746 miles (+2,315)6 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    246153265088
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front outer brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NotePossible leak on steering box
    • NoteRear chassis rusty
    • NoteReverse light not working
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  17. Pass98,431 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    175338644407
    • NoteAccident damage to o/s rear quarter
    • NoteBoth sides steering swivels leaking
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal rubber grip pads wearing
    • NoteCentre brake pipe and both sides front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteO/s rear lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear cross member
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  18. Fail98,431 miles (+2,399)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    307038444025
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAccident damage to o/s rear quarter
    • NoteBoth sides steering swivels leaking
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal rubber grip pads wearing
    • NoteCentre brake pipe and both sides front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NoteO/s rear lamp lens cracked
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear cross member
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  19. Pass96,032 miles (+1,943)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,032 miles
    Test number
    648533543070
    • NoteChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear cross member showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear wiper torn

  20. Pass94,089 miles (+3,025)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    149667562453
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers slightly torn
    • NoteOil leak on engine and n/s steering swivel
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front wheel bearing

  21. Pass91,064 miles (+4,003)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,064 miles
    Test number
    537989841064
    • NoteAccident damage to both rear corners
    • NoteCenter brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteChassis corroding
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slightly frayed
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  22. Pass87,061 miles (+4,159)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    802937360051
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to brake pipes at front.rear and centre
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  23. Pass82,902 miles (+4,291)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,902 miles
    Test number
    890910659092
    • NoteBoth front wipers and rear wiper torn
    • NoteNo spare wheel fitted,bolts protruding
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  24. Pass78,611 miles (+4,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    991343568024
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  25. Pass73,684 miles (+3,787)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,684 miles
    Test number
    893523147035
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings.

  26. Pass69,897 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    240651456061
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  27. Fail69,897 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    620781156068
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

Questions about T771 BDN

Does T771 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T771 BDN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T771 BDN?
The MOT on T771 BDN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T771 BDN done?
T771 BDN was recorded at 114,382 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,218 miles a year.
Has T771 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T771 BDN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T771 BDN 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 T771 BDN find?
T771 BDN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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