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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

POB 220MOT history

POB 220 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

POB 220 black 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,479 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POB 220
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POB 220 was last recorded at 196,479 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 15,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,798 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,681 miles
Average per year
8,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,479 miles
  • 2025 – 180,798 miles
  • 2024 – 177,292 miles
  • 2023 – 173,103 miles
  • 2022 – 164,363 miles
  • 2021 – 158,319 miles
  • 2020 – 154,829 miles
  • 2019 – 149,935 miles
  • 2018 – 143,766 miles
  • 2017 – 127,192 miles
  • 2016 – 115,287 miles
  • 2015 – 106,998 miles
  • 2013 – 99,775 miles
  • 2012 – 92,110 miles
  • 2011 – 82,101 miles
  • 2010 – 75,050 miles
  • 2009 – 63,516 miles
  • 2008 – 48,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,479 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,479 miles (+15,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,479 miles
    Test number
    353239388749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass180,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,798 miles
    Test number
    972311019230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail180,798 miles (+3,506)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,798 miles
    Test number
    478255967427
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass177,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    655748236651
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,292 miles (+4,189)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,292 miles
    Test number
    875867664069
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,103 miles (+8,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,103 miles
    Test number
    638423465098
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal spongy (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass164,363 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,363 miles
    Test number
    826541315685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,319 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,319 miles
    Test number
    347024816643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    376998976987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail154,829 miles (+4,894)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    753029845096
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass149,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,935 miles
    Test number
    314023282137
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail149,935 miles (+6,169)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,935 miles
    Test number
    181419775234
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass143,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,766 miles
    Test number
    961531805248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail143,766 miles (+16,574)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,766 miles
    Test number
    791268876981
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass127,192 miles (+11,905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    963823489059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,287 miles
    Test number
    942944285896
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail115,287 miles (+8,289)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,287 miles
    Test number
    369296228719
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass106,998 miles (+7,223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,998 miles
    Test number
    205280915079
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil around n/s/f hub

  19. Pass99,775 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    406734803380
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking

  20. Fail99,771 miles (+7,661)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,771 miles
    Test number
    799894403346
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking

  21. Pass92,110 miles (+10,009)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    347871572420
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlight lenses misted over
    • NoteNearside front hub seal has minor leak

  22. Pass82,101 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    438983071214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,083 miles (+7,033)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    175561071203
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAircon leaks
    • NoteBoth front axle tractor joins look to be leaking grease
    • NoteCable chafing on steering knuckle
    • NoteFront brake disc's are starting to undercut
    • NoteFuel cap seal looks to be in poor condition
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteWith vehicle jacked up under body steering tie bar is catching on belly pan when steering is put on lock

  24. Pass75,050 miles (+11,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    521688750291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,516 miles (+15,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    402348569207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    371728768425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POB 220

What vehicle is registration POB 220 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POB 220 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2005. 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 POB 220 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POB 220 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on POB 220?
The MOT on POB 220 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POB 220 done?
POB 220 was recorded at 196,479 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,324 miles a year.
Has POB 220 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. POB 220 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on POB 220 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 POB 220 find?
POB 220 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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