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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T85 BWWMOT history

T85 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 122,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,668 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 BWW was last recorded at 122,668 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,300 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
3,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,668 miles
  • 2025 – 118,300 miles
  • 2024 – 116,846 miles
  • 2023 – 114,667 miles
  • 2022 – 107,890 miles
  • 2021 – 102,335 miles
  • 2020 – 97,739 miles
  • 2019 – 94,164 miles
  • 2018 – 91,972 miles
  • 2017 – 87,231 miles
  • 2016 – 83,282 miles
  • 2015 – 79,491 miles
  • 2014 – 74,438 miles
  • 2013 – 70,315 miles
  • 2012 – 66,100 miles
  • 2011 – 62,402 miles
  • 2010 – 60,241 miles
  • 2009 – 57,861 miles
  • 2008 – 55,361 miles
  • 2007 – 52,563 miles
  • 2006 – 49,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,668 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

37 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,668 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,668 miles
    Test number
    364078456377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,300 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    303207615164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,846 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,846 miles
    Test number
    552782508392
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail116,831 miles (+2,164)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    472864083194
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers insecurely attached CHASSIS AT O/S REAR (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass114,667 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    781802331191
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail114,632 miles (+6,742)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    446175588097
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM DRAG LINK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass107,890 miles (+5,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,890 miles
    Test number
    490101554124
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,335 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,335 miles
    Test number
    759611493056
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail102,304 miles (+4,565)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    755203667777
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,739 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    726780307585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,738 miles (+3,574)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    212234427056
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft badly damaged universal joint worn (6.1.7 (e))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass94,164 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    207323259935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,162 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    413417581608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass91,972 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,972 miles
    Test number
    634358385155
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail91,970 miles (+4,739)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    384651901005
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass87,231 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    689940913168
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail87,125 miles (+3,843)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,125 miles
    Test number
    858668259737
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,282 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    916504473528
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 2-3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail83,250 miles (+3,759)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    181719366390
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 2-3 mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass79,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    417220325055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,490 miles (+5,052)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    129110025401
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass74,438 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    375480624043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,427 miles (+4,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    149746514476
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass70,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    485134723018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,315 miles (+4,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,315 miles
    Test number
    655604423018
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass66,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    678522912099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,100 miles (+3,698)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    857732712060
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  28. Pass62,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,402 miles
    Test number
    765633511018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,402 miles (+2,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,402 miles
    Test number
    898771111045
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  30. Pass60,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    912647320064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,241 miles (+2,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,241 miles
    Test number
    383987420093
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  32. Fail57,861 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    224531529054
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

  33. Pass57,861 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    234261429029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass55,361 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    184709428416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass52,563 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    382193027078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass49,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    680604636038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail49,865 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    172271436067
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T85 BWW

Does T85 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 BWW is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 BWW?
The MOT on T85 BWW is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 BWW done?
T85 BWW was recorded at 122,668 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
Has T85 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 BWW has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T85 BWW 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 T85 BWW find?
T85 BWW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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