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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

230 EBMMOT history

230 EBM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 114,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

230 EBM 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,114 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
230 EBM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

230 EBM was last recorded at 114,114 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,110 miles · 22 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,114 miles
  • 2025 – 111,026 miles
  • 2024 – 107,943 miles
  • 2023 – 104,238 miles
  • 2022 – 100,255 miles
  • 2021 – 96,997 miles
  • 2020 – 93,711 miles
  • 2019 – 91,854 miles
  • 2018 – 87,753 miles
  • 2017 – 84,568 miles
  • 2016 – 81,618 miles
  • 2015 – 78,138 miles
  • 2014 – 74,945 miles
  • 2013 – 72,019 miles
  • 2012 – 68,833 miles
  • 2011 – 65,441 miles
  • 2010 – 61,502 miles
  • 2009 – 57,142 miles
  • 2008 – 49,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,114 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,114 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,114 miles
    Test number
    667916949010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,110 miles (+3,084)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    330088473309
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,026 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    236832681829
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,025 miles (+3,082)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,025 miles
    Test number
    694425090537
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,943 miles (+3,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,943 miles
    Test number
    518814492945
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to body work
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,238 miles (+3)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    350992932145
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Fail104,235 miles (+3,980)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    952385618557
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  8. Pass100,255 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,255 miles
    Test number
    133832229847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,997 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    189852162936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,711 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    754707521369
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,709 miles (+1,855)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    844074175334
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    614176183182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,853 miles (+4,100)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    171737623106
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  14. Pass87,753 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    576891865054
    • AdvisoryAll front axle bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mounting tearing

  15. Fail87,687 miles (+3,119)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    542484856378
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front axle bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside gearbox mounting tearing

  16. Pass84,568 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    161733931321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail84,562 miles (+2,944)1 dangerous9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    604070744394
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint with the steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass81,618 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    624707284907
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  19. Pass78,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    768755345235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail78,138 miles (+3,193)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,138 miles
    Test number
    349549635444
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,945 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,945 miles
    Test number
    519425334262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,930 miles (+2,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,930 miles
    Test number
    309887324260
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,019 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    809270553210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,012 miles (+3,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    675363943231
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass68,833 miles (+3,392)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    328734832499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear bottom suspension rubbers loose

  26. Pass65,441 miles (+3,939)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    305839231237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass61,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    431246630234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail61,502 miles (+4,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    931256630261
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass57,142 miles (+7,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    883237349270
    • NoteSlight play in rear shock absorber bushes
    • NoteSlight play rear uj

  30. Pass49,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    362989428232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,386 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    811639328254
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about 230 EBM

What vehicle is registration 230 EBM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 230 EBM on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 2005. 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 230 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 230 EBM is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 230 EBM?
The MOT on 230 EBM is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 230 EBM done?
230 EBM was recorded at 114,114 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,591 miles a year.
Has 230 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 230 EBM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 230 EBM 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 230 EBM find?
230 EBM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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