
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
T797 BSLMOT history
T797 BSL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 148,076 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 BSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T797 BSL was last recorded at 148,076 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 148,053 miles · 19 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 3,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 148,076 miles
- 2021 – 146,935 miles
- 2020 – 146,182 miles
- 2019 – 144,662 miles
- 2018 – 143,553 miles
- 2017 – 141,945 miles
- 2016 – 140,632 miles
- 2015 – 135,608 miles
- 2013 – 131,915 miles
- 2012 – 127,900 miles
- 2011 – 127,885 miles
- 2010 – 125,473 miles
- 2008 – 119,207 miles
- 2007 – 108,542 miles
- 2006 – 101,827 miles
- 2005 – 93,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,076 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 148,076 miles
- Test number
- 369149048107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail148,053 miles (+1,118)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,053 miles
- Test number
- 933124807591
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,935 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,935 miles
- Test number
- 541278046074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail146,922 miles (+740)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,922 miles
- Test number
- 333695955224
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,182 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 146,182 miles
- Test number
- 344316373721
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,662 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,662 miles
- Test number
- 678908507011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail144,641 miles (+1,088)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,641 miles
- Test number
- 810277424252
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,553 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 143,553 miles
- Test number
- 389711417562
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail143,537 miles (+1,592)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,537 miles
- Test number
- 544449284284
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,945 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 141,945 miles
- Test number
- 454652417558
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail141,938 miles (+1,306)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,938 miles
- Test number
- 751779682349
- FailureNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bushes (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass140,632 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 140,632 miles
- Test number
- 492316583498
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower door hinge worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top shocker washer fitted wong
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower door hinge worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear top shocker washer fitted wong
Fail140,632 miles (+22)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,632 miles
- Test number
- 984613013193
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower door hinge worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear top shocker washer fitted wong
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower door hinge worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear top shocker washer fitted wong
Fail140,610 miles (+5,002)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,610 miles
- Test number
- 474038744805
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mount (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bush (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mount (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower shocker bush lose.
- AdvisoryRear axle has excessive play in pinion.
- AdvisoryRear top shocker washers fitted Wong way round .
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle staring to corrode
Fail135,608 miles3 repaired1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,608 miles
- Test number
- 617156655057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront and rear springs very rusty
- NoteRear cailpers rusty
- NoteRear chassis has had major repair
- NoteRear discs rusty
- NoteSpare tyre removed leaving protruding bolts on rear door
Pass135,608 miles (+3,693)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 135,608 miles
- Test number
- 718926255041
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront and rear springs very rusty
- NoteRear cailpers rusty
- NoteRear chassis has had major repair
- NoteRear discs rusty
- NoteSpare tyre removed leaving protruding bolts on rear door
Pass131,915 miles (+4,015)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 131,915 miles
- Test number
- 785182403141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty
Pass127,900 miles (+15)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 127,900 miles
- Test number
- 788555092089
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDiesel filter rusty
- NoteIndicators and fog lamp on towbar inoperative
- NoteSide lights not working when brake light applied on tow bar electrics
- NoteUnderside of vehicle rusty
Fail127,885 miles (+2,412)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,885 miles
- Test number
- 819629921335
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSteering damper bush has slight play
Pass125,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 125,473 miles
- Test number
- 110446310343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,473 miles (+888)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,473 miles
- Test number
- 594485610325
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,585 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 124,585 miles
- Test number
- 160866350467
- NotePropshaft component defective
Fail124,585 miles (+5,378)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,585 miles
- Test number
- 463085950022
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass119,207 miles (+10,665)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 119,207 miles
- Test number
- 284679528320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,542 miles (+6,715)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 108,542 miles
- Test number
- 494918337343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,827 miles (+7,944)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 101,827 miles
- Test number
- 722115636342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 93,883 miles
- Test number
- 460063635359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T797 BSL
- Does T797 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T797 BSL expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T797 BSL?
- The MOT on T797 BSL expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T797 BSL done?
- T797 BSL was recorded at 148,076 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 3,066 miles a year.
- Has T797 BSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 BSL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T797 BSL 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 T797 BSL find?
- T797 BSL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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