
Land Rover Defender
Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T791 BAFMOT history
T791 BAF is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,125 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 84,125 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,347 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T791 BAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T791 BAF was last recorded at 84,125 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,857 miles · 29 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 268 miles
- Average per year
- 2,347 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,125 miles
- 2024 – 83,857 miles
- 2023 – 83,480 miles
- 2022 – 82,488 miles
- 2021 – 81,478 miles
- 2019 – 80,428 miles
- 2018 – 79,541 miles
- 2014 – 76,148 miles
- 2013 – 72,446 miles
- 2012 – 68,473 miles
- 2011 – 63,801 miles
- 2010 – 58,447 miles
- 2009 – 53,993 miles
- 2008 – 49,496 miles
- 2007 – 43,485 miles
- 2006 – 38,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in front axle final driveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail84,125 miles (+268)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,125 miles
- Test number
- 222380915280
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in front axle final drive
Pass83,857 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 83,857 miles
- Test number
- 584984918879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody mountings corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in front axle final drive
Fail83,857 miles (+377)2 major1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,857 miles
- Test number
- 672924031853
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements to quiet (7.7 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody mountings corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in front axle final drive
Pass83,480 miles (+45)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 83,480 miles
- Test number
- 969794911616
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body mountings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail83,435 miles (+947)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,435 miles
- Test number
- 800266788740
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake lining(s) contaminated handbrake drum covered in oil (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mountings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively play in all joints (serviceable) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass82,488 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 82,488 miles
- Test number
- 102022479753
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Fail82,487 miles (+1,009)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,487 miles
- Test number
- 127072431102
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Pass81,478 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,478 miles
- Test number
- 356752075972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWasher fluid cap missing
Fail81,464 miles (+1,036)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,464 miles
- Test number
- 183095964681
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWasher fluid cap missing
Pass80,428 miles (+887)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,428 miles
- Test number
- 525805196182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,541 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,541 miles
- Test number
- 336832387151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,148 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,148 miles
- Test number
- 448242724160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail76,146 miles (+3,700)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,146 miles
- Test number
- 647510824102
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass72,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,446 miles
- Test number
- 585551223150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,446 miles (+3,973)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,446 miles
- Test number
- 607099613197
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOuter Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass68,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,473 miles
- Test number
- 368312122192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,473 miles (+4,672)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,473 miles
- Test number
- 275886712136
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass63,801 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,801 miles
- Test number
- 575428011162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass58,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 58,447 miles
- Test number
- 673367110112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,447 miles (+4,454)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,447 miles
- Test number
- 290796910410
- FailureBrake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass53,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,993 miles
- Test number
- 614540629171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,993 miles (+4,497)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,993 miles
- Test number
- 113818219174
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureLower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass49,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 180592128116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,496 miles (+6,011)7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 453882128135
- Repaired at testHinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass43,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,485 miles
- Test number
- 750856017108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,485 miles (+4,845)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,485 miles
- Test number
- 954945917157
- FailureBrake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass38,640 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 38,640 miles
- Test number
- 680850906103
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about T791 BAF
- Does T791 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T791 BAF expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T791 BAF?
- The MOT on T791 BAF expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T791 BAF done?
- T791 BAF was recorded at 84,125 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
- Has T791 BAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T791 BAF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T791 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 T791 BAF find?
- T791 BAF failed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 6 advisories: stop lamp(s) all not working; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play, and 9 more.
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