
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S785 RMBMOT history
S785 RMB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 170,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 170,578 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 RMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 RMB was last recorded at 170,578 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 166,029 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,549 miles
- Average per year
- 4,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 170,578 miles
- 2024 – 166,029 miles
- 2023 – 160,493 miles
- 2022 – 154,856 miles
- 2021 – 153,568 miles
- 2020 – 152,762 miles
- 2019 – 151,009 miles
- 2018 – 147,835 miles
- 2017 – 146,618 miles
- 2016 – 145,563 miles
- 2015 – 144,496 miles
- 2014 – 136,649 miles
- 2013 – 131,556 miles
- 2012 – 124,874 miles
- 2011 – 114,877 miles
- 2010 – 103,892 miles
- 2009 – 97,354 miles
- 2008 – 96,245 miles
- 2007 – 92,324 miles
- 2006 – 77,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Front both front Swivel leaking oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
35 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,578 miles (+4,549)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 170,578 miles
- Test number
- 900388647205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,029 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 166,029 miles
- Test number
- 654370295100
- AdvisoryFront both front Swivel leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail166,005 miles (+5,512)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,005 miles
- Test number
- 847170688108
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side of cylinders (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not fitted right at bottom (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts headlamps on as well (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour one is led white and yellow white (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front Swivel leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass160,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 160,493 miles
- Test number
- 887066767339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,493 miles (+5,637)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,493 miles
- Test number
- 379185963827
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass154,856 miles (+1,288)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 154,856 miles
- Test number
- 723877041928
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,568 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 153,568 miles
- Test number
- 596464282727
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail153,568 miles (+806)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,568 miles
- Test number
- 233097984212
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass152,762 miles (+1,753)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,762 miles
- Test number
- 513515387000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,009 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 151,009 miles
- Test number
- 490067925503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,835 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 147,835 miles
- Test number
- 215819331445
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper inner bush worn
Fail147,809 miles (+1,191)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,809 miles
- Test number
- 291231274627
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater 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))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper inner bush worn
Pass146,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 146,618 miles
- Test number
- 823879655191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,618 miles (+1,055)13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,618 miles
- Test number
- 554668022680
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Pass145,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 145,563 miles
- Test number
- 180269545037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,563 miles (+1,067)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,563 miles
- Test number
- 403488824603
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass144,496 miles (+2,751)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 144,496 miles
- Test number
- 833724501638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 141,745 miles
- Test number
- 966324945079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,745 miles (+5,096)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,745 miles
- Test number
- 265563945090
- FailureFront Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass136,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 136,649 miles
- Test number
- 138920854419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,649 miles (+5,093)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,649 miles
- Test number
- 748586234098
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail131,556 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,556 miles
- Test number
- 265215893047
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,556 miles (+6,682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 131,556 miles
- Test number
- 507075493064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,874 miles (+71)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 124,874 miles
- Test number
- 275156252096
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail124,803 miles (+9,926)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,803 miles
- Test number
- 837259442015
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteN/s & o/s rear bump stops damaged.
Pass114,877 miles (+10,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 114,877 miles
- Test number
- 966668041008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 194490060454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,892 miles (+6,538)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 843830560012
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Pass97,354 miles (+1,109)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 97,354 miles
- Test number
- 642952519113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteRear discs rusty due to vehicle standing
Pass96,245 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 96,245 miles
- Test number
- 621795458234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail96,245 miles (+3,921)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,245 miles
- Test number
- 630865958213
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass92,324 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 92,324 miles
- Test number
- 384011067422
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
FailMileage not read7 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 150566157288
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureBrake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,937 miles (+102)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 77,937 miles
- Test number
- 111995496489
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront no plate damage
Fail77,835 miles2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,835 miles
- Test number
- 540267486059
- DangerousOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront no plate damaged
Questions about S785 RMB
- Does S785 RMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 RMB is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S785 RMB?
- The MOT on S785 RMB is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S785 RMB done?
- S785 RMB was recorded at 170,578 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
- Has S785 RMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 RMB has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S785 RMB 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 S785 RMB find?
- S785 RMB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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