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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T985 BRNMOT history

T985 BRN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
98,214 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 BRN was last recorded at 98,214 miles on 6 May 2026, 998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,216 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
998 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,214 miles
  • 2025 – 97,216 miles
  • 2024 – 96,372 miles
  • 2023 – 95,745 miles
  • 2022 – 93,831 miles
  • 2021 – 92,782 miles
  • 2020 – 92,259 miles
  • 2019 – 90,281 miles
  • 2018 – 87,951 miles
  • 2017 – 87,136 miles
  • 2016 – 86,166 miles
  • 2015 – 84,017 miles
  • 2014 – 82,954 miles
  • 2013 – 81,613 miles
  • 2012 – 79,754 miles
  • 2011 – 75,928 miles
  • 2010 – 71,986 miles
  • 2009 – 66,729 miles
  • 2008 – 61,289 miles
  • 2007 – 55,366 miles
  • 2006 – 50,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,214 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderseal covering pipes, chassis and suspension

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine and underside cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,214 miles (+998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    256563105298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering pipes, chassis and suspension

  2. Pass97,216 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,216 miles
    Test number
    666929308625
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed covering brake pipes and suspension

  3. Pass96,372 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    728277785492
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed covering pipes and suspension

  4. Pass95,745 miles (+1,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    463905872055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,831 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    507119417838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,782 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,782 miles
    Test number
    104308068000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,259 miles (+1,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    770210665734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe TO rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,281 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    896510092877
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE IS NEAR MINIMUM EFFORT
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage noisy/worn

  9. Fail90,275 miles (+2,324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    983555597532
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PEDAL SPONGY
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE IS NEAR MINIMUM EFFORT
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper linkage noisy/worn

  10. Pass87,951 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,951 miles
    Test number
    368886565898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,136 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    580165925748
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer hanger excessively corroded but still offering adequate support.
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis surface corrosion in several areas (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail87,133 miles (+967)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    992179997835
    • FailureRear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember and chassis legs holed and corroded. (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer hanger excessively corroded but still offering adequate support.
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis surface corrosion in several areas (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass86,166 miles (+2,149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    177660867893
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside cover fitted
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass84,017 miles (+1,063)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    427797895167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass82,954 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    868882814285
    • NoteChassis is surface corroded at the rear
    • NoteEvidence of oil on undertrays
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded and deteriorated

  16. Fail82,954 miles (+1,341)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    276256504209
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • NoteChassis is surface corroded at the rear
    • NoteEvidence of oil on undertrays
    • NoteExhaust system is corroded and deteriorated

  17. Pass81,613 miles (+1,859)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,613 miles
    Test number
    129694803266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres crazing on side walls

  18. Pass79,754 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    327572702207
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  19. Fail79,749 miles (+3,821)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,749 miles
    Test number
    137149292156
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  20. Pass75,928 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,928 miles
    Test number
    657163311227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,986 miles (+5,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    663230510224
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass66,729 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,729 miles
    Test number
    851172119221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail66,728 miles (+5,439)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    641111319258
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass61,289 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    441051618233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,366 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    501651417219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    901872116258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 BRN

Does T985 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 BRN is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 BRN?
The MOT on T985 BRN is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 BRN done?
T985 BRN was recorded at 98,214 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has T985 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 BRN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T985 BRN 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 T985 BRN find?
T985 BRN passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underseal covering pipes, chassis and suspension.

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