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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

S61 SBDMOT history

S61 SBD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S61 SBD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
195,267 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 SBD was last recorded at 195,267 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 7,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,430 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,837 miles
Average per year
8,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,267 miles
  • 2025 – 187,430 miles
  • 2024 – 179,922 miles
  • 2023 – 171,542 miles
  • 2022 – 164,090 miles
  • 2021 – 163,542 miles
  • 2020 – 154,964 miles
  • 2019 – 145,941 miles
  • 2018 – 133,550 miles
  • 2017 – 120,152 miles
  • 2016 – 110,614 miles
  • 2014 – 96,174 miles
  • 2012 – 95,595 miles
  • 2011 – 79,857 miles
  • 2010 – 57,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,267 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    195,267 miles
    Test number
    537523006607
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail195,267 miles (+7,837)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,267 miles
    Test number
    293622411495
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass187,430 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,430 miles
    Test number
    427661291655
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail187,430 miles (+7,508)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,430 miles
    Test number
    392780589157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass179,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,922 miles
    Test number
    492136894181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes & top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail179,922 miles (+9)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,922 miles
    Test number
    996621477429
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes & top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail179,913 miles (+8,371)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,913 miles
    Test number
    623567801277
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass171,542 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,542 miles
    Test number
    761118736334
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail171,540 miles (+7,450)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,540 miles
    Test number
    605349541564
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested nsf fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to/from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass164,090 miles (+548)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,090 miles
    Test number
    475427970799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,542 miles (+23)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,542 miles
    Test number
    524195155830
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail163,519 miles (+8,555)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,519 miles
    Test number
    784070818151
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass154,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,964 miles
    Test number
    180985170571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,964 miles (+9,023)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,964 miles
    Test number
    506203735827
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass145,941 miles (+12,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    173237760536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,550 miles (+13,398)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,550 miles
    Test number
    922198638129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    819848438087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,152 miles (+9,538)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    755095484823
    • DangerousCentral Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass110,614 miles (+14,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    327147660208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,174 miles (+579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,174 miles
    Test number
    925049144202
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered in grease

  21. Pass95,595 miles (+15,738)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    987966772029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteA frame ball joint has slight play
    • NoteN/s triangle bush starting to split

  22. Pass79,857 miles (+22,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,857 miles
    Test number
    235468711461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    783238910139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut on tread

  24. Fail57,231 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,231 miles
    Test number
    870358310186
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cut on tread

Questions about S61 SBD

Does S61 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 SBD is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 SBD?
The MOT on S61 SBD is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 SBD done?
S61 SBD was recorded at 195,267 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 8,537 miles a year.
Has S61 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 SBD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S61 SBD 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 S61 SBD find?
S61 SBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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