Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
B20 SYTMOT history
B20 SYT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 213,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 213,414 mi
- At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 SYT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 SYT was last recorded at 213,414 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 213,203 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 211 miles
- Average per year
- 8,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 213,414 miles
- 2024 – 213,203 miles
- 2023 – 213,055 miles
- 2022 – 210,415 miles
- 2021 – 207,955 miles
- 2020 – 204,349 miles
- 2019 – 195,686 miles
- 2018 – 191,030 miles
- 2017 – 183,628 miles
- 2016 – 177,740 miles
- 2015 – 168,140 miles
- 2014 – 160,071 miles
- 2013 – 150,253 miles
- 2012 – 140,188 miles
- 2011 – 129,869 miles
- 2010 – 114,929 miles
- 2009 – 94,370 miles
- 2008 – 72,672 miles
- 2007 – 50,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
All tyres side walls perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering box arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 213,414 miles
- Test number
- 434670211132
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail213,413 miles (+210)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,413 miles
- Test number
- 750875229562
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass213,203 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 213,203 miles
- Test number
- 564340452892
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail213,203 miles (+148)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,203 miles
- Test number
- 616192384123
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,055 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 213,055 miles
- Test number
- 127621219041
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass210,415 miles (+2,460)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 210,415 miles
- Test number
- 325364234116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,955 miles (+3,606)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 207,955 miles
- Test number
- 892697045727
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass204,349 miles (+8,663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 204,349 miles
- Test number
- 575239711013
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass195,686 miles (+256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 195,686 miles
- Test number
- 305093921615
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail195,430 miles (+4,400)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,430 miles
- Test number
- 308106075840
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass191,030 miles (+42)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 191,030 miles
- Test number
- 213284475204
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll tyres side walls perished
- AdvisoryBoth offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
- AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint has slight play
Fail190,988 miles (+7,360)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,988 miles
- Test number
- 183394969466
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll tyres side walls perished
- AdvisoryBoth offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
- AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint has slight play
Pass183,628 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 183,628 miles
- Test number
- 759016007362
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change Soon (3.5.1g)
Pass177,740 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 177,740 miles
- Test number
- 645353308975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass168,140 miles (+8,069)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 168,140 miles
- Test number
- 435599045136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,071 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 160,071 miles
- Test number
- 285766524409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,027 miles (+9,774)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,027 miles
- Test number
- 137009594406
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Pass150,253 miles (+10,065)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 150,253 miles
- Test number
- 459050113194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,188 miles (+199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 140,188 miles
- Test number
- 835119122198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail139,989 miles (+10,120)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,989 miles
- Test number
- 725474302129
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass129,869 miles (+14,940)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 129,869 miles
- Test number
- 109756491471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 114,929 miles
- Test number
- 921475020107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,929 miles (+20,559)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,929 miles
- Test number
- 161265720134
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass94,370 miles (+21,698)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 94,370 miles
- Test number
- 171164999010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,672 miles (+22,669)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 72,672 miles
- Test number
- 202431808480
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteCenter brake light not working
- NoteWipers not stoping in correct postion
Fail50,003 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,003 miles
- Test number
- 703814617159
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in front tyre
Pass50,003 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,003 miles
- Test number
- 724744717100
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in front tyre
Questions about B20 SYT
- Does B20 SYT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SYT is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on B20 SYT?
- The MOT on B20 SYT is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 SYT done?
- B20 SYT was recorded at 213,414 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 8,753 miles a year.
- Has B20 SYT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 SYT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on B20 SYT 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 SYT find?
- B20 SYT passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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