Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T790 BGDMOT history
T790 BGD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,359 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 165,359 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T790 BGD
- 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
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T790 BGD was last recorded at 165,359 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,285 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,074 miles
- Average per year
- 4,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,359 miles
- 2025 – 164,285 miles
- 2024 – 163,111 miles
- 2023 – 161,619 miles
- 2022 – 160,259 miles
- 2021 – 157,373 miles
- 2020 – 155,932 miles
- 2019 – 154,393 miles
- 2018 – 151,200 miles
- 2017 – 146,882 miles
- 2016 – 141,655 miles
- 2015 – 135,370 miles
- 2014 – 128,267 miles
- 2013 – 123,727 miles
- 2012 – 119,773 miles
- 2011 – 115,411 miles
- 2010 – 106,720 miles
- 2009 – 99,632 miles
- 2008 – 94,995 miles
- 2007 – 85,834 miles
- 2006 – 75,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,359 miles
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side. Rear of front wheels
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,359 miles (+1,074)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 165,359 miles
- Test number
- 761359920530
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass164,285 miles (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 164,285 miles
- Test number
- 702097372443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,111 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 163,111 miles
- Test number
- 976081267969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Side light lens partially broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm triangle bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to gearbox/centre differential mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass161,619 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 161,619 miles
- Test number
- 203912575479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,259 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,259 miles
- Test number
- 182825024758
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,373 miles (+1,441)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 157,373 miles
- Test number
- 357915506685
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass155,932 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 155,932 miles
- Test number
- 270917509734
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side. Rear of front wheels (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail155,932 miles (+1,539)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,932 miles
- Test number
- 468155062597
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side. Rear of front wheels (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass154,393 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,393 miles
- Test number
- 966789954173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column U.J. slight play bulkhead to steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail154,391 miles (+3,191)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,391 miles
- Test number
- 263022027631
- DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass151,200 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 151,200 miles
- Test number
- 829742114565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Mainly down to universal joints in engine bay area (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail151,199 miles (+4,317)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,199 miles
- Test number
- 225465062275
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Engine bay to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Mainly down to universal joints in engine bay area (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,882 miles (+5,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 146,882 miles
- Test number
- 268916085018
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass141,655 miles (+6,285)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 141,655 miles
- Test number
- 159796101270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,370 miles (+7,103)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 135,370 miles
- Test number
- 256244739789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger front face area (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Partially missing (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in tread pattern and going out of round on inner egde (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,267 miles (+4,540)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 128,267 miles
- Test number
- 718453574271
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOff side rear tyre feathering and going out of round
Pass123,727 miles (+3,954)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 123,727 miles
- Test number
- 708922553205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,773 miles (+4,362)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 119,773 miles
- Test number
- 907344362257
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
- NoteO.S.F. Mudflap mounting bracket corroded and slightly insecure.... Please renew/replace A.S.A.P.
Pass115,411 miles (+316)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 995400871221
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail115,095 miles (+8,375)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,095 miles
- Test number
- 128029851228
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass106,720 miles (+7,088)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 106,720 miles
- Test number
- 660082150286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,632 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 99,632 miles
- Test number
- 174729859242
- NoteOil leak
Fail99,632 miles (+4,637)1 dangerous12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,632 miles
- Test number
- 312040559269
- DangerousSteering damper bush excessively worn resulting in excess play.
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass94,995 miles (+9,161)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 94,995 miles
- Test number
- 250006768220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,834 miles (+10,025)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 85,834 miles
- Test number
- 381061467202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 75,809 miles
- Test number
- 423490876212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T790 BGD
- Does T790 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T790 BGD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T790 BGD?
- The MOT on T790 BGD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T790 BGD done?
- T790 BGD was recorded at 165,359 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,473 miles a year.
- Has T790 BGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T790 BGD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on T790 BGD 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 T790 BGD find?
- T790 BGD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'a' frame ball joint; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body crossmember; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking, and 1 more.
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