
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc
PBF 89MOT history
PBF 89 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 32,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 32,710 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PBF 89
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PBF 89 was last recorded at 32,710 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 31,538 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,172 miles
- Average per year
- 2,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 32,710 miles
- 2025 – 31,538 miles
- 2023 – 30,207 miles
- 2022 – 28,643 miles
- 2021 – 26,709 miles
- 2020 – 24,167 miles
- 2019 – 23,228 miles
- 2018 – 19,837 miles
- 2017 – 17,199 miles
- 2016 – 12,965 miles
- 2015 – 9,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass32,710 miles (+1,172)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 32,710 miles
- Test number
- 974717498978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,538 miles (+1,331)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 31,538 miles
- Test number
- 156886979221
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass30,207 miles (+1,564)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 30,207 miles
- Test number
- 582098455927
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass28,643 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 28,643 miles
- Test number
- 132612496262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass26,709 miles (+2,542)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 26,709 miles
- Test number
- 212929453816
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has a lot travel but still has some reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear diff support bracket ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass24,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 304083592275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,167 miles (+939)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 545568269914
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass23,228 miles (+3,391)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 23,228 miles
- Test number
- 144585237797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,837 miles (+2,638)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 19,837 miles
- Test number
- 573563065028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,199 miles (+4,234)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 17,199 miles
- Test number
- 521606914897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,965 miles (+3,868)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 12,965 miles
- Test number
- 666674531895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 9,097 miles
- Test number
- 759828168013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PBF 89
- What vehicle is registration PBF 89 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PBF 89 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 2012. 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 PBF 89 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PBF 89 is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PBF 89?
- The MOT on PBF 89 is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PBF 89 done?
- PBF 89 was recorded at 32,710 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,345 miles a year.
- Has PBF 89 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PBF 89 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on PBF 89 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 PBF 89 find?
- PBF 89 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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