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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

2 SEWMOT history

2 SEW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

2 SEW 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,298 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 SEW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 SEW was last recorded at 65,298 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,295 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,298 miles
  • 2025 – 63,826 miles
  • 2024 – 62,107 miles
  • 2023 – 59,536 miles
  • 2022 – 56,990 miles
  • 2021 – 55,458 miles
  • 2020 – 52,831 miles
  • 2018 – 42,787 miles
  • 2017 – 36,087 miles
  • 2016 – 21,872 miles
  • 2015 – 19,150 miles
  • 2014 – 16,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,298 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    408225761809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail65,295 miles (+1,469)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    929980083103
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass63,826 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    772993500295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail63,826 miles (+1,719)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    374595406263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass62,107 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    655982148497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail62,107 miles (+2,571)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    558838976021
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass59,536 miles (+2,546)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    298655257946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,990 miles (+1,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    332152470999
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,458 miles (+2,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    735711833723
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    316595395965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,831 miles (+10,044)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    310780571817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass42,787 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    161011373957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    167696857368
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

  14. Fail36,087 miles (+14,215)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    746024627734
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

  15. Pass21,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,872 miles
    Test number
    968755049935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,872 miles (+2,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,872 miles
    Test number
    727899919728
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass19,150 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,150 miles
    Test number
    718695807124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail16,644 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    369145554226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  19. Pass16,644 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,644 miles
    Test number
    936715554245
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

Questions about 2 SEW

What vehicle is registration 2 SEW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 SEW on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2011. 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 2 SEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 SEW is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 SEW?
The MOT on 2 SEW is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 SEW done?
2 SEW was recorded at 65,298 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has 2 SEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 SEW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 2 SEW 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 2 SEW find?
2 SEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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