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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

PLB 80MOT history

PLB 80 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

PLB 80 silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,008 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLB 80
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLB 80 was last recorded at 86,008 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,020 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
2,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,008 miles
  • 2025 – 85,020 miles
  • 2024 – 81,978 miles
  • 2023 – 74,112 miles
  • 2021 – 67,742 miles
  • 2020 – 67,099 miles
  • 2019 – 66,080 miles
  • 2018 – 65,150 miles
  • 2017 – 64,358 miles
  • 2016 – 62,973 miles
  • 2015 – 61,880 miles
  • 2014 – 60,396 miles
  • 2013 – 58,819 miles
  • 2012 – 58,235 miles
  • 2010 – 55,312 miles
  • 2009 – 51,666 miles
  • 2008 – 46,731 miles
  • 2007 – 40,925 miles
  • 2006 – 32,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,008 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front under bonnet bulk head area corroded small hole
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear brakes low efficiency

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,008 miles (+988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,008 miles
    Test number
    164389733244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under bonnet bulk head area corroded small hole
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes low efficiency

  2. Pass85,020 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    770136776264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,978 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    588336547263
    • 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))

  4. Fail81,975 miles (+7,863)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    884989281469
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass74,112 miles (+332)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,112 miles
    Test number
    916435117843
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,780 miles (+6,038)2 dangerous12 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    339562923123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,742 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    305177476233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,099 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    163905677987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,080 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,080 miles
    Test number
    287458128289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,150 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    335627117412
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass64,358 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    396508748343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass62,973 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    358222632155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass61,880 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,880 miles
    Test number
    395156597635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,396 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,396 miles
    Test number
    306021564289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,379 miles (+1,560)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,379 miles
    Test number
    989968254231
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass58,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    487055243244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail58,819 miles (+584)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    796145443258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass58,235 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    169814842272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,312 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    464194650319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,666 miles (+4,935)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,666 miles
    Test number
    282841059346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf diff seal damp

  21. Pass46,731 miles (+5,806)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,731 miles
    Test number
    873330418300
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteO/s/f hub oil seal has a slight leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perished

  22. Pass40,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    174228837374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,925 miles (+8,557)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    303822637352
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront prop shaft universal joint badly worn

  24. Pass32,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,368 miles
    Test number
    780679716375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail32,368 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,368 miles
    Test number
    933119916336
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about PLB 80

What vehicle is registration PLB 80 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLB 80 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 2002. 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 PLB 80 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PLB 80 is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PLB 80?
The MOT on PLB 80 is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PLB 80 done?
PLB 80 was recorded at 86,008 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,774 miles a year.
Has PLB 80 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLB 80 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on PLB 80 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 PLB 80 find?
PLB 80 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes painted; nearside front under bonnet bulk head area corroded small hole; power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, and 1 more.

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