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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail84,125 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass80,428 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    525805196182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,541 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    336832387151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass72,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    585551223150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass68,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    368312122192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass58,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    673367110112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass53,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,993 miles
    Test number
    614540629171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass49,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    180592128116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass43,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    750856017108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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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