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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc

B20 SBAMOT history

B20 SBA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

B20 SBA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
144,346 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SBA was last recorded at 144,346 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,344 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,346 miles
  • 2023 – 141,745 miles
  • 2022 – 139,016 miles
  • 2021 – 136,210 miles
  • 2020 – 133,440 miles
  • 2019 – 131,596 miles
  • 2018 – 131,296 miles
  • 2017 – 130,815 miles
  • 2016 – 130,039 miles
  • 2015 – 129,400 miles
  • 2014 – 128,376 miles
  • 2013 – 127,217 miles
  • 2012 – 125,539 miles
  • 2011 – 122,966 miles
  • 2010 – 118,810 miles
  • 2008 – 113,077 miles
  • 2007 – 108,751 miles
  • 2006 – 105,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,346 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,346 miles
    Test number
    839028470700
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,344 miles (+2,599)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,344 miles
    Test number
    567464259552
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,745 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,745 miles
    Test number
    690730569524
    • DangerousOffside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail141,712 miles (+2,696)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,712 miles
    Test number
    384129067589
    • DangerousOffside Front hub oil seal leaking
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass139,016 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    156371081330
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail138,956 miles (+2,746)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,956 miles
    Test number
    134981139719
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass136,210 miles (+2,770)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    583753520389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,440 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    413914654782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,426 miles (+1,830)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,426 miles
    Test number
    685920165729
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,596 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    908167188145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,296 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,296 miles
    Test number
    656469230979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,815 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,815 miles
    Test number
    157437180558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,039 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,039 miles
    Test number
    339402363542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,400 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,400 miles
    Test number
    158385155162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,376 miles (+1,159)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,376 miles
    Test number
    789662424112
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres perishing!

  16. Pass127,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    188763243121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail127,217 miles (+1,678)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    729727033176
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass125,539 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    105724722150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,966 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    416493421194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,810 miles
    Test number
    122158090015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,802 miles (+5,725)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    523028590055
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass113,077 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    221098408332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,045 miles (+4,294)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,045 miles
    Test number
    422304308408
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass108,751 miles (+3,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    350005107322
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper splitting

  25. Pass105,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    580436596262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SBA

Does B20 SBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 SBA expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 SBA?
The MOT on B20 SBA expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 SBA done?
B20 SBA was recorded at 144,346 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has B20 SBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SBA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 SBA 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 B20 SBA find?
B20 SBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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