Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S780 EBXMOT history
S780 EBX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 125,022 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S780 EBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S780 EBX was last recorded at 125,022 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,022 miles · 17 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,022 miles
- 2023 – 124,185 miles
- 2022 – 123,306 miles
- 2021 – 122,038 miles
- 2020 – 120,608 miles
- 2018 – 117,124 miles
- 2017 – 112,171 miles
- 2016 – 107,584 miles
- 2015 – 103,067 miles
- 2014 – 99,053 miles
- 2013 – 95,187 miles
- 2012 – 87,118 miles
- 2011 – 80,885 miles
- 2010 – 73,096 miles
- 2009 – 65,891 miles
- 2008 – 59,222 miles
- 2007 – 52,341 miles
- 2006 – 46,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,022 miles
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush perished/cracked - Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Tube Corroded & weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link joint
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,022 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 125,022 miles
- Test number
- 306074452768
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush perished/cracked - Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,022 miles (+837)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,022 miles
- Test number
- 432523854167
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush perished/cracked - Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,185 miles (+879)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 124,185 miles
- Test number
- 495425533042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 123,306 miles
- Test number
- 124813044863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,306 miles (+1,268)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,306 miles
- Test number
- 889848579088
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S & N/S - Tubular mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Pass122,038 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 122,038 miles
- Test number
- 788175088576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Tube Corroded & weak (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail122,038 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,038 miles
- Test number
- 281231380235
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Tube corroded & weak (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail122,038 miles (+1,430)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,038 miles
- Test number
- 630745101449
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Tube corroded & weak (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass120,608 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 120,608 miles
- Test number
- 794787402046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,605 miles (+3,481)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,605 miles
- Test number
- 308724621535
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S Shock absorber turrets inner surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass117,124 miles (+4,953)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,124 miles
- Test number
- 633198043144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper and nut (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass112,171 miles (+4,587)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 112,171 miles
- Test number
- 314827343609
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass107,584 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 107,584 miles
- Test number
- 537153601841
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Pass103,067 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,067 miles
- Test number
- 316703012072
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Fail103,067 miles (+4,014)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,067 miles
- Test number
- 472004386806
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Pass99,053 miles (+3,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 99,053 miles
- Test number
- 155964174208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,187 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 95,187 miles
- Test number
- 269996493241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,174 miles (+1,387)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,174 miles
- Test number
- 707580393271
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,787 miles (+6,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,787 miles
- Test number
- 187718793146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass87,118 miles (+6,233)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 87,118 miles
- Test number
- 968676982133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,885 miles (+7,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,885 miles
- Test number
- 118629391130
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass73,096 miles (+7,205)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 73,096 miles
- Test number
- 453877090117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,891 miles
- Test number
- 741065199163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,891 miles (+6,669)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,891 miles
- Test number
- 554855299123
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass59,222 miles (+6,881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 59,222 miles
- Test number
- 264109898100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,341 miles
- Test number
- 301935187104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,341 miles (+6,157)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,341 miles
- Test number
- 554905087100
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass46,184 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,184 miles
- Test number
- 801172296185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,157 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,157 miles
- Test number
- 534421096132
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about S780 EBX
- Does S780 EBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S780 EBX expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S780 EBX?
- The MOT on S780 EBX expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S780 EBX done?
- S780 EBX was recorded at 125,022 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
- Has S780 EBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S780 EBX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S780 EBX 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 S780 EBX find?
- S780 EBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush perished/cracked - chassis end.
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