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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T997 BFJMOT history

T997 BFJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 150,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,399 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 BFJ was last recorded at 150,399 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2019: 11,154 miles, lower than 109,062 miles on 26 Mar 2018.

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
144,464 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,935 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,399 miles
  • 2025 – 144,464 miles
  • 2024 – 138,447 miles
  • 2023 – 131,638 miles
  • 2022 – 124,648 miles
  • 2021 – 120,356 miles
  • 2020 – 115,865 miles
  • 2019 – 11,154 miles
  • 2018 – 109,062 miles
  • 2017 – 104,794 miles
  • 2016 – 101,274 miles
  • 2015 – 97,699 miles
  • 2014 – 95,478 miles
  • 2013 – 91,710 miles
  • 2012 – 87,220 miles
  • 2011 – 82,656 miles
  • 2010 – 77,380 miles
  • 2009 – 70,874 miles
  • 2008 – 64,870 miles
  • 2007 – 58,447 miles
  • 2006 – 50,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,399 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

38 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,399 miles (+5,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,399 miles
    Test number
    994292556625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,464 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,464 miles
    Test number
    990928259025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail144,460 miles (+6,013)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,460 miles
    Test number
    117258037431
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,447 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,447 miles
    Test number
    581255898342
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail138,446 miles (+6,808)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    732267312672
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust box front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi coupling cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    306681259763
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger rust hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail131,638 miles (+6,990)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    548346525224
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger rust hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass124,648 miles (+4,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,648 miles
    Test number
    178818138328
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,356 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    780975384393
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,356 miles (+4,491)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    934420954747
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,865 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,865 miles
    Test number
    306786674502
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail115,861 miles (+104,707)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    822647156913
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass11,154 miles (-97,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    692216357551
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK ON DIESEL TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass109,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    443818184261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,062 miles (+4,268)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    102277485497
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass104,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    945637769147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail104,794 miles (+3,520)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    885275789111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass101,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    439831094353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,274 miles (+3,575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    600763994961
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger nr suspention mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Pass97,699 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    659330775001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on engine.

  21. Fail97,699 miles (+2,221)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    589728065017
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on engine.

  22. Pass95,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    999404584046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail95,478 miles (+3,768)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    429303984082
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear light gaurd insecure

  24. Pass91,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    128096883007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail91,710 miles (+4,490)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    657214183009
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass87,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    147464572415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,220 miles (+4,564)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    276893372098
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass82,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    825253181072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  29. Fail82,656 miles (+5,276)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    225632381075
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  30. Pass77,380 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    190399760082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate

  31. Fail77,380 miles (+6,506)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    892857660032
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise rear no plate

  32. Pass70,874 miles (+6,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    740826289022
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  33. Pass64,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    182310588091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail64,870 miles (+6,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    514159878095
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  35. Pass58,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    311459877085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  36. Fail58,447 miles (+7,918)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    482698477049
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  37. Fail50,529 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    121987766001
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  38. Pass50,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    894057466072
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T997 BFJ

Does T997 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 BFJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T997 BFJ?
The MOT on T997 BFJ is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 BFJ done?
T997 BFJ was recorded at 150,399 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has T997 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 BFJ has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T997 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T997 BFJ find?
T997 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end.

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