Land Rover Defender
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T938 BVCMOT history
T938 BVC is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 131,759 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T938 BVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T938 BVC was last recorded at 131,759 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,734 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,025 miles
- Average per year
- 3,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,759 miles
- 2025 – 123,734 miles
- 2024 – 123,104 miles
- 2023 – 116,776 miles
- 2022 – 110,403 miles
- 2020 – 103,791 miles
- 2019 – 97,454 miles
- 2018 – 96,623 miles
- 2013 – 88,810 miles
- 2012 – 83,867 miles
- 2011 – 80,419 miles
- 2010 – 75,138 miles
- 2009 – 70,793 miles
- 2008 – 65,646 miles
- 2007 – 59,979 miles
- 2006 – 54,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,759 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,759 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 131,759 miles
- Test number
- 239957935626
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,734 miles (+630)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,734 miles
- Test number
- 979667984791
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
Pass123,104 miles (+6,328)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 123,104 miles
- Test number
- 786676274302
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront nearside and offside hubs damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember shows signs of repair undersealed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,776 miles (+6,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,776 miles
- Test number
- 826894768172
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryHand break leaver high little reserve left only just met requirements
Pass110,403 miles (+6,612)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 110,403 miles
- Test number
- 965443827772
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, tranfer box, steering box and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,791 miles (+6,337)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,791 miles
- Test number
- 458933495615
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryGrease weepage from nearside and offside front spheres
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass97,454 miles (+831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,454 miles
- Test number
- 162903188705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,623 miles (+7,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,623 miles
- Test number
- 175087601629
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 119088803107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,810 miles (+4,943)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,810 miles
- Test number
- 667918903133
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass83,867 miles (+3,448)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,867 miles
- Test number
- 607944212146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,419 miles (+5,281)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 80,419 miles
- Test number
- 237145201410
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,138 miles (+4,345)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,138 miles
- Test number
- 163805400188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,793 miles (+5,147)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,793 miles
- Test number
- 432937219114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,646 miles (+5,667)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 65,646 miles
- Test number
- 261053708163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,979 miles (+5,909)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 59,979 miles
- Test number
- 120180717100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 54,070 miles
- Test number
- 150496496428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T938 BVC
- Does T938 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T938 BVC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T938 BVC?
- The MOT on T938 BVC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T938 BVC done?
- T938 BVC was recorded at 131,759 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
- Has T938 BVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T938 BVC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2013.
- Has the mileage on T938 BVC 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 T938 BVC find?
- T938 BVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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