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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

20 OBMOT history

20 OB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 46,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

20 OB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
46,728 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 OB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 OB was last recorded at 46,728 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,106 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,622 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,728 miles
  • 2025 – 44,106 miles
  • 2024 – 41,453 miles
  • 2023 – 37,909 miles
  • 2022 – 35,647 miles
  • 2021 – 33,702 miles
  • 2019 – 28,652 miles
  • 2018 – 20,317 miles
  • 2016 – 15,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,728 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 Axle differential covered in oil, indicating possible leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering sector shaft arm ball joint dust cover worn/deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,728 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    157010774149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,106 miles (+2,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    944284218288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,453 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,453 miles
    Test number
    173213863361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,909 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    617676469482
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop/ rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass35,647 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,647 miles
    Test number
    468807555158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,702 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    731503837841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,823 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    994051679611
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering sector shaft arm ball joint dust cover worn/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle differential covered in oil, indicating possible leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated

  8. Fail31,823 miles (+3,171)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    394955755613
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering gear drop arm ball joint dust cover worn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering sector shaft arm ball joint dust cover worn/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle differential covered in oil, indicating possible leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie rod end ball joint dust cover/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad worn low (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,652 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,652 miles
    Test number
    377864030246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,861 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,861 miles
    Test number
    899683339017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,317 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    253064767730
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass15,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,885 miles
    Test number
    406858026708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,885 miles (+989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,885 miles
    Test number
    952704781878
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass14,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    756841624843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 OB

What vehicle is registration 20 OB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 OB on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 20 OB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 OB is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 OB?
The MOT on 20 OB is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 OB done?
20 OB was recorded at 46,728 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has 20 OB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 OB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 20 OB 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 20 OB find?
20 OB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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