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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S80 ESBMOT history

S80 ESB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 163,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S80 ESB 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,508 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 ESB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 ESB was last recorded at 163,508 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,500 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,508 miles
  • 2025 – 156,866 miles
  • 2024 – 156,834 miles
  • 2023 – 153,182 miles
  • 2022 – 148,192 miles
  • 2021 – 144,405 miles
  • 2020 – 142,713 miles
  • 2019 – 140,169 miles
  • 2018 – 134,956 miles
  • 2017 – 130,265 miles
  • 2016 – 125,737 miles
  • 2015 – 115,993 miles
  • 2014 – 108,164 miles
  • 2013 – 105,334 miles
  • 2012 – 102,247 miles
  • 2011 – 99,677 miles
  • 2010 – 94,829 miles
  • 2009 – 93,116 miles
  • 2008 – 76,735 miles
  • 2007 – 64,399 miles
  • 2006 – 50,909 miles
  • 2005 – 37,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,508 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,508 miles
    Test number
    725793443886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail163,500 miles (+6,634)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,500 miles
    Test number
    559275837539
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking oil

  3. Pass156,866 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,866 miles
    Test number
    881141289329
    • AdvisoryFloor Corroded Resulting In Holes ( Both Sides At The Front)

  4. Fail156,834 miles (+3,652)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,834 miles
    Test number
    492226582985
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor Corroded Resulting In Holes (Both Sides At The Front)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle Joint Slight Seepage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight Play In Axle joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle Joint Leaking
    • AdvisoryUnderneath Corroded

  5. Pass153,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,182 miles
    Test number
    973269473318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,182 miles (+4,990)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,182 miles
    Test number
    116093936215
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,192 miles
    Test number
    101958988621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,191 miles (+3,786)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,191 miles
    Test number
    744047768236
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,405 miles (+1,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    565164719222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass142,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    806923547390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail142,712 miles (+2,543)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,712 miles
    Test number
    843652685720
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass140,169 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    179514572247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail140,169 miles (+5,213)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    227288268683
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass134,956 miles (+4,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,956 miles
    Test number
    471251442718
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass130,265 miles (+4,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    500710741760
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush hockey stick x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass125,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    889430178242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail125,737 miles (+9,744)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    926910370609
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass115,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,993 miles
    Test number
    351108063272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail115,993 miles (+7,829)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,993 miles
    Test number
    770456031689
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass108,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    427267134495
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail108,164 miles (+2,830)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    809157034379
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass105,334 miles (+3,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    446381753371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass102,247 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    448450842412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass99,677 miles (+4,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    507586551396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass94,829 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,829 miles
    Test number
    613368340383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,298 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    584572080270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,116 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    464275519324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail93,103 miles (+16,368)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,103 miles
    Test number
    512180319321
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass76,735 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    542747898286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,725 miles (+12,326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    931386198297
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass64,399 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    702086817337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail64,384 miles (+13,475)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    493812017355
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  33. Pass50,909 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,909 miles
    Test number
    310702896240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail50,882 miles (+13,159)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,882 miles
    Test number
    264661196298
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNs/ rear tyre flat
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm
    • NoteSlight play in rear shocker bushes

  35. Pass37,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,723 miles
    Test number
    743012995279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S80 ESB

Does S80 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 ESB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S80 ESB?
The MOT on S80 ESB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 ESB done?
S80 ESB was recorded at 163,508 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
Has S80 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 ESB has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S80 ESB 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 S80 ESB find?
S80 ESB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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