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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

LT59 SBXMOT history

LT59 SBX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LT59 SBX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,973 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 SBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 SBX was last recorded at 162,973 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,940 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
10,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,973 miles
  • 2025 – 155,234 miles
  • 2024 – 144,015 miles
  • 2023 – 126,028 miles
  • 2022 – 112,027 miles
  • 2021 – 97,425 miles
  • 2020 – 82,876 miles
  • 2019 – 65,713 miles
  • 2018 – 51,912 miles
  • 2017 – 38,070 miles
  • 2016 – 34,493 miles
  • 2015 – 29,692 miles
  • 2014 – 25,821 miles
  • 2013 – 22,499 miles
  • 2012 – 16,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,973 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,973 miles
    Test number
    306658687724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail162,940 miles (+7,706)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,940 miles
    Test number
    602265738632
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass155,234 miles (+11,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,234 miles
    Test number
    500018715162
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Side step excessively corroded, holed and weakened
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil covering brake flexi pipes and small contact on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,015 miles (+17,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,015 miles
    Test number
    374729162166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,028 miles (+14,001)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,028 miles
    Test number
    538217389237
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,027 miles (+14,602)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    683277183313
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,425 miles (+14,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    698145968855
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,876 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    229555703686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail82,876 miles (+17,163)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    918784497816
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,713 miles (+13,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    545935644247
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,912 miles (+13,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,912 miles
    Test number
    654000968143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass38,070 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    480739410606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    184614325974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,493 miles (+4,801)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    499615579294
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass29,692 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    699232669022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    348693254268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,821 miles (+3,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,821 miles
    Test number
    745953454253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass22,499 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    768174923203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,695 miles
    Test number
    988367122242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT59 SBX

Does LT59 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 SBX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 SBX?
The MOT on LT59 SBX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 SBX done?
LT59 SBX was recorded at 162,973 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 10,384 miles a year.
Has LT59 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 SBX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 SBX 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 LT59 SBX find?
LT59 SBX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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