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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.

PBF 89 black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass32,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,710 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    974717498978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. Pass24,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    304083592275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass23,228 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,228 miles
    Test number
    144585237797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,837 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,837 miles
    Test number
    573563065028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,199 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    17,199 miles
    Test number
    521606914897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,965 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    12,965 miles
    Test number
    666674531895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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