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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T88 BAMMOT history

T88 BAM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
74,209 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 BAM was last recorded at 74,209 miles on 5 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,206 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,209 miles
  • 2025 – 73,918 miles
  • 2024 – 73,712 miles
  • 2023 – 73,566 miles
  • 2022 – 73,346 miles
  • 2021 – 73,140 miles
  • 2020 – 72,772 miles
  • 2018 – 71,742 miles
  • 2017 – 71,128 miles
  • 2016 – 70,694 miles
  • 2015 – 70,135 miles
  • 2014 – 69,437 miles
  • 2013 – 67,183 miles
  • 2012 – 62,900 miles
  • 2011 – 58,183 miles
  • 2010 – 51,088 miles
  • 2009 – 40,244 miles
  • 2008 – 30,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,209 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,209 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    392685856206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,206 miles (+288)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    798699864842
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass73,918 miles (+206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,918 miles
    Test number
    651716484750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass73,712 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,712 miles
    Test number
    873690650152
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass73,566 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    876920933056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,346 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    141814221558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,140 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    680678744501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,772 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    426279266064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,742 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    236786777083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,128 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    319147269046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail71,121 miles (+427)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,121 miles
    Test number
    564244142303
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking near filter (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass70,694 miles (+559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,694 miles
    Test number
    873350328458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass70,135 miles (+698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    777102883304
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake discs
  14. Pass69,437 miles (+2,254)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    386695664258
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass67,183 miles (+177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    158114863234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail67,006 miles (+4,106)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    767483763245
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass62,900 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    499194952112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  18. Fail62,884 miles (+4,701)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,884 miles
    Test number
    219931452402
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  19. Pass58,183 miles (+7,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    638870431101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass51,088 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    213953280038
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindscreen has damage on offside not in sweapt area
  21. Fail51,088 miles (+10,844)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    130273580090
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindscreen has damage on offside not in sweapt area
  22. Fail40,244 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    474016379058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHas damage to windscreen outside swept area
  23. Pass40,244 miles (+9,482)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    810836179081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHas damage to windscreen outside swept area
  24. Pass30,762 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,762 miles
    Test number
    110848778402
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T88 BAM

Does T88 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 BAM is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 BAM?
The MOT on T88 BAM is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 BAM done?
T88 BAM was recorded at 74,209 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has T88 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 BAM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 BAM 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 T88 BAM find?
T88 BAM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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