Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
B20 STWMOT history
B20 STW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 66,665 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,620 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 STW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 STW was last recorded at 66,665 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,055 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 610 miles
- Average per year
- 2,620 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,665 miles
- 2024 – 66,049 miles
- 2023 – 61,741 miles
- 2022 – 59,130 miles
- 2021 – 56,007 miles
- 2020 – 53,585 miles
- 2019 – 51,666 miles
- 2018 – 48,889 miles
- 2017 – 46,244 miles
- 2016 – 42,750 miles
- 2015 – 39,138 miles
- 2014 – 36,299 miles
- 2013 – 31,372 miles
- 2012 – 30,005 miles
- 2011 – 29,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,665 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tie rod washers corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tie rod washers corroding
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.
Exhaust corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,665 miles (+610)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 66,665 miles
- Test number
- 773676159065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tie rod washers corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tie rod washers corroding
Pass66,055 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 66,055 miles
- Test number
- 656081018485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
Fail66,049 miles (+4,308)3 dangerous19 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,049 miles
- Test number
- 498193187620
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened by a cut on child seat belt (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function fractured (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroding
Pass61,741 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,741 miles
- Test number
- 409265294867
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,130 miles (+3,123)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 59,130 miles
- Test number
- 100763043019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,007 miles (+2,422)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 56,007 miles
- Test number
- 609072819271
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around chassis/cross members
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs/inner faces corroded
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded/deteriorated
Pass53,585 miles (+1,919)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,585 miles
- Test number
- 948486330348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,666 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 51,666 miles
- Test number
- 367235737087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass48,889 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,889 miles
- Test number
- 404542177246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,244 miles (+3,494)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,244 miles
- Test number
- 153415231957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,750 miles (+3,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,750 miles
- Test number
- 788040532168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,138 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,138 miles
- Test number
- 263263926232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,299 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 36,299 miles
- Test number
- 685015154238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,372 miles (+1,367)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,372 miles
- Test number
- 365149643203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,005 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,005 miles
- Test number
- 379549052224
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Pass30,005 miles (+774)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 30,005 miles
- Test number
- 626279152206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,231 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 29,231 miles
- Test number
- 348230861258
- NoteRear brake disc's slightly rusty!
- NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre wall not down to cords!
Fail29,231 miles4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,231 miles
- Test number
- 349390261414
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteRear brake disc's slightly rusty!
- NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre wall not down to cords!
Questions about B20 STW
- Does B20 STW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 STW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B20 STW?
- The MOT on B20 STW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 STW done?
- B20 STW was recorded at 66,665 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
- Has B20 STW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 STW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on B20 STW 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 STW find?
- B20 STW passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tie rod washers corroding, and 3 more.
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