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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T802 BSLMOT history

T802 BSL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,819 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T802 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T802 BSL was last recorded at 144,819 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2009: 83,505 miles, lower than 835,059 miles on 21 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,479 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,340 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,819 miles
  • 2024 – 140,479 miles
  • 2023 – 136,195 miles
  • 2022 – 132,309 miles
  • 2021 – 128,156 miles
  • 2020 – 124,399 miles
  • 2019 – 118,620 miles
  • 2018 – 115,106 miles
  • 2016 – 111,823 miles
  • 2015 – 110,670 miles
  • 2014 – 107,539 miles
  • 2013 – 103,025 miles
  • 2012 – 97,727 miles
  • 2011 – 93,603 miles
  • 2010 – 91,924 miles
  • 2009 – 83,505 miles
  • 2008 – 79,614 miles
  • 2007 – 68,872 miles
  • 2006 – 59,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,819 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,819 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,819 miles
    Test number
    615577349368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,479 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,479 miles
    Test number
    254255286898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,195 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,195 miles
    Test number
    484449422940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,309 miles (+4,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,309 miles
    Test number
    627333091482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE AGING

  5. Pass128,156 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,156 miles
    Test number
    790648386702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,148 miles (+3,749)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    874370221228
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,399 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    193221991236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,620 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,620 miles
    Test number
    657664374299
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail118,620 miles (+3,514)9 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,620 miles
    Test number
    678361835254
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    986959595412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail115,106 miles (+3,283)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    382574940750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass111,823 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    354616205868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre poor on wall
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on sholders

  13. Fail111,443 miles (+773)14 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    278502743121
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre floor support channel corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front bulkhead corroded

  14. Pass110,670 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    459716515223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings noisy

  15. Fail110,670 miles (+3,131)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,670 miles
    Test number
    309258805451
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings noisy

  16. Pass107,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    536142214277
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front out rigger

  17. Fail107,539 miles (+4,514)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    426200314235
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front out rigger

  18. Pass103,025 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,025 miles
    Test number
    325546103474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,727 miles
    Test number
    219119802210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,727 miles (+4,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,727 miles
    Test number
    956118202260
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  21. Pass93,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    627186581170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,603 miles (+1,679)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    875532081126
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  23. Pass91,924 miles (+638)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    972009560176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChassis rails corroding

  24. Fail91,286 miles (+7,781)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    244103880026
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass83,505 miles (-751,554)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    712593919198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail835,059 miles (+755,445)2 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    835,059 miles
    Test number
    120491819162
    • DangerousCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail79,614 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    611203218118
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass79,614 miles (+10,742)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    942023118114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    700680537132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail68,872 miles (+9,795)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    691928127117
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass59,077 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    360205526144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail59,067 miles4 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    913143726183
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Questions about T802 BSL

Does T802 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T802 BSL is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T802 BSL?
The MOT on T802 BSL is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T802 BSL done?
T802 BSL was recorded at 144,819 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has T802 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T802 BSL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T802 BSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T802 BSL find?
T802 BSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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