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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T788 BAFMOT history

T788 BAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 187,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,438 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 BAF was last recorded at 187,438 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 3,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,540 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,898 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,438 miles
  • 2025 – 183,540 miles
  • 2024 – 178,336 miles
  • 2023 – 173,971 miles
  • 2022 – 169,908 miles
  • 2021 – 164,314 miles
  • 2019 – 153,749 miles
  • 2018 – 150,044 miles
  • 2017 – 146,902 miles
  • 2016 – 142,942 miles
  • 2015 – 136,940 miles
  • 2014 – 131,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,438 miles (+3,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    237732561134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,540 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    183,540 miles
    Test number
    563698938968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,336 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,336 miles
    Test number
    521285207262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,971 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,971 miles
    Test number
    949744429750
    • 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))

  5. Fail173,954 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    366095759363
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass169,908 miles (+5,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    169,908 miles
    Test number
    571580973366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,314 miles (+10,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,314 miles
    Test number
    675481843297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,749 miles (+3,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,749 miles
    Test number
    870701732409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,044 miles (+3,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,044 miles
    Test number
    394641072774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear chassis

  10. Pass146,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,902 miles
    Test number
    763816941571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail146,902 miles (+3,960)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,902 miles
    Test number
    511223753236
    • FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too far to the right BOTH (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE MISSING (7.1.2)

  12. Pass142,942 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,942 miles
    Test number
    222773431531
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass136,940 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,940 miles
    Test number
    275992225434
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail136,922 miles (+5,518)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,922 miles
    Test number
    206048015134
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass131,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    729538514150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail131,404 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,404 miles
    Test number
    845738514166
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T788 BAF

Does T788 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 BAF is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 BAF?
The MOT on T788 BAF is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 BAF done?
T788 BAF was recorded at 187,438 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has T788 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 BAF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T788 BAF 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 T788 BAF find?
T788 BAF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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