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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

R16 DDBMOT history

R16 DDB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

R16 DDB blue 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,864 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DDB was last recorded at 159,864 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,864 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,864 miles
  • 2025 – 155,054 miles
  • 2024 – 150,532 miles
  • 2023 – 146,445 miles
  • 2022 – 142,487 miles
  • 2021 – 138,620 miles
  • 2020 – 134,828 miles
  • 2018 – 129,983 miles
  • 2015 – 127,253 miles
  • 2014 – 119,528 miles
  • 2013 – 106,317 miles
  • 2012 – 92,739 miles
  • 2011 – 79,264 miles
  • 2010 – 64,656 miles
  • 2009 – 59,293 miles
  • 2008 – 40,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,864 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTravel in parking brakeRecorded 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight leak from front hub oil seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,864 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,864 miles
    Test number
    876233895632
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel in parking brake

  2. Fail159,864 miles (+4,810)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,864 miles
    Test number
    490959355366
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel in parking brake

  3. Pass155,054 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    155,054 miles
    Test number
    244259873293
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front hub oil seals

  4. Fail155,052 miles (+4,520)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,052 miles
    Test number
    443633339961
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front hub oil seals

  5. Pass150,532 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,532 miles
    Test number
    576338255464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass146,445 miles (+3,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    410033132128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,487 miles (+3,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,487 miles
    Test number
    657925833194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckel damaged

  8. Pass138,620 miles (+3,792)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,620 miles
    Test number
    639793902464
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,828 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,828 miles
    Test number
    886665714739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,751 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,751 miles
    Test number
    163238422782
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail134,747 miles (+4,764)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,747 miles
    Test number
    590413941572
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass129,983 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    121751887958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    252193392992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Fail127,253 miles (+7,725)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,253 miles
    Test number
    648578874548
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass119,528 miles (+13,211)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,528 miles
    Test number
    837816514245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,317 miles (+298)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    365685043288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Fail106,019 miles (+13,280)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    378995133279
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. Pass92,739 miles (+13,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,739 miles
    Test number
    356005342280
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight fuel leak at back of engine

  19. Fail79,264 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    335139351227
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass79,264 miles (+14,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    495609651258
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass64,656 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    944855410200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,293 miles (+6,970)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    833194209203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror loose.

  23. Fail52,323 miles (+11,795)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,323 miles
    Test number
    253813209256
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s door mirror loose.

  24. Pass40,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    744860498138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DDB

Does R16 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DDB is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DDB?
The MOT on R16 DDB is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DDB done?
R16 DDB was recorded at 159,864 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,639 miles a year.
Has R16 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DDB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 DDB 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 R16 DDB find?
R16 DDB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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