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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T954 BVCMOT history

T954 BVC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 194,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
194,983 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T954 BVC
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T954 BVC was last recorded at 194,983 miles on 8 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2007: 32,769 miles, lower than 94,674 miles on 18 Feb 2006.

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
194,974 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,983 miles
  • 2025 – 193,807 miles
  • 2024 – 192,698 miles
  • 2023 – 191,866 miles
  • 2022 – 189,701 miles
  • 2021 – 187,349 miles
  • 2020 – 184,576 miles
  • 2019 – 181,548 miles
  • 2018 – 178,839 miles
  • 2017 – 175,102 miles
  • 2016 – 170,498 miles
  • 2015 – 166,621 miles
  • 2014 – 162,614 miles
  • 2013 – 157,967 miles
  • 2012 – 154,871 miles
  • 2011 – 144,501 miles
  • 2010 – 130,859 miles
  • 2009 – 122,581 miles
  • 2008 – 113,724 miles
  • 2007 – 32,769 miles
  • 2006 – 94,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front swivel hub corroded, pitted and leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front swivel hub sealing ring corroded and broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,983 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    194,983 miles
    Test number
    168374775370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail194,974 miles (+1,167)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,974 miles
    Test number
    733820400348
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light N/W

  3. Pass193,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,807 miles
    Test number
    238936221622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,807 miles (+1,109)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,807 miles
    Test number
    227580144715
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,698 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    192,698 miles
    Test number
    608964883853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail192,688 miles (+822)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,688 miles
    Test number
    373950821259
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass191,866 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    191,866 miles
    Test number
    755983010598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,701 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    562882430121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass187,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    187,349 miles
    Test number
    374495083162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail187,349 miles (+2,773)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,349 miles
    Test number
    566980352176
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,576 miles (+3,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,576 miles
    Test number
    792481281790
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Pass181,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,548 miles
    Test number
    756120529612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail181,548 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,548 miles
    Test number
    381911801842
    • DangerousOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead/upper footwell (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass178,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,839 miles
    Test number
    846685233555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub corroded, pitted and leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub sealing ring corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail178,839 miles (+3,737)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,839 miles
    Test number
    682617556149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub corroded, pitted and leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub sealing ring corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass175,102 miles (+4,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    469240331501
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Inner Mounting Rubbers Worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bulk Head Showing Signs Of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Wipers Not Parking

  17. Pass170,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,498 miles
    Test number
    612601033077
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis Sections Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake Disc Face Badly Corroded

  18. Fail170,498 miles (+3,877)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,498 miles
    Test number
    891212608706
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounting Bolts Insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure Steering Box Drop Arm Lock Tab (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Chassis Sections Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe Connection Flange To Centre Section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake Disc Face Badly Corroded

  19. Pass166,621 miles (+4,007)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    166,621 miles
    Test number
    477398755072
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront and rear diff oil leaks
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  20. Pass162,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    647009744005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail162,614 miles (+4,647)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    487208344040
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass157,967 miles (+88)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    157,967 miles
    Test number
    187147253080
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking oil

  23. Fail157,879 miles (+3,008)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    189853653046
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking oil

  24. Pass154,871 miles (+10,370)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,871 miles
    Test number
    755728052041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass144,501 miles (+13,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    144,501 miles
    Test number
    158075751496
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass130,859 miles (+8,278)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    722271440045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass122,581 miles (+8,857)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    393118449053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass113,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    791779448091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail113,724 miles (+80,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    663729348095
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass32,769 miles (-61,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    691941157063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass94,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    182059246407
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Fail94,674 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    762149246038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T954 BVC

Does T954 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T954 BVC is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T954 BVC?
The MOT on T954 BVC is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T954 BVC done?
T954 BVC was recorded at 194,983 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has T954 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T954 BVC has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T954 BVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T954 BVC find?
T954 BVC passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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