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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T93 BWWMOT history

T93 BWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 77,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,285 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T93 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T93 BWW was last recorded at 77,285 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,283 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,285 miles
  • 2025 – 76,877 miles
  • 2024 – 75,831 miles
  • 2023 – 75,387 miles
  • 2022 – 73,512 miles
  • 2020 – 70,284 miles
  • 2019 – 69,722 miles
  • 2018 – 69,292 miles
  • 2016 – 68,631 miles
  • 2015 – 68,299 miles
  • 2014 – 67,441 miles
  • 2012 – 67,148 miles
  • 2011 – 66,653 miles
  • 2010 – 65,386 miles
  • 2009 – 63,114 miles
  • 2008 – 58,436 miles
  • 2007 – 55,142 miles
  • 2006 – 53,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,285 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,285 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    844321245089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,283 miles (+406)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    629370929726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass76,877 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    622242375180
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    536904234228
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,831 miles (+444)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,831 miles
    Test number
    145558159719
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,387 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    208816437610
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting deteriorated (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail75,387 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    313738985410
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting deteriorated (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass73,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    457060408558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,512 miles (+3,228)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    455236123463
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    102174395147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,284 miles (+97)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,284 miles
    Test number
    103394437055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail70,187 miles (+465)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    997766707178
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  13. Pass69,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    614529269143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  14. Fail69,722 miles (+430)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    422026656157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  15. Pass69,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    456296840406
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail69,292 miles (+661)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    187847085051
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass68,631 miles (+332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    154384015612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside

  18. Pass68,299 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    938144145010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFog light lens broken

  19. Fail68,297 miles (+856)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,297 miles
    Test number
    145223745029
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFog light lens broken

  20. Pass67,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    125862144078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,441 miles (+293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    865442944084
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass67,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    285382442332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,148 miles (+495)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    445899732492
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOuter Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  24. Pass66,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    275120841329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,653 miles (+1,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    658780241393
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  26. Pass65,386 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    602156610324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    190524529339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,114 miles (+4,678)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    474082729333
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S Steering damper bush worn .

  29. Pass58,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    164756458110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail58,436 miles (+3,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    171346658126
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass55,142 miles (+1,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    453331457133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass53,693 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,693 miles
    Test number
    932492336188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCrack in rear number plate

Questions about T93 BWW

Does T93 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T93 BWW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T93 BWW?
The MOT on T93 BWW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T93 BWW done?
T93 BWW was recorded at 77,285 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,161 miles a year.
Has T93 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T93 BWW has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T93 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 T93 BWW find?
T93 BWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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