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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S8 DBBMOT history

S8 DBB is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

S8 DBB silver 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 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,754 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DBB was last recorded at 75,754 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2010: 22,034 miles, lower than 176,820 miles on 21 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,616 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,754 miles
  • 2025 – 73,616 miles
  • 2024 – 71,348 miles
  • 2023 – 69,554 miles
  • 2022 – 68,063 miles
  • 2021 – 65,322 miles
  • 2020 – 61,918 miles
  • 2019 – 58,452 miles
  • 2018 – 54,772 miles
  • 2017 – 51,308 miles
  • 2016 – 47,801 miles
  • 2015 – 43,132 miles
  • 2014 – 38,169 miles
  • 2013 – 32,850 miles
  • 2012 – 25,929 miles
  • 2011 – 24,212 miles
  • 2010 – 22,034 miles
  • 2008 – 176,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Both front hubs seals slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,754 miles (+2,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,754 miles
    Test number
    208813997568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,616 miles (+2,268)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    624620273769
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear position/stop lamp lenses deteriorated/faded.
    • AdvisorySteering arm boot deteriorated

  3. Pass71,348 miles (+1,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    671183963336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs seals slightly leaking

  4. Pass69,554 miles (+1,491)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    778057117344
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in track rod end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass68,063 miles (+2,741)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    697719012938
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth hub seals slightly leaking

  6. Pass65,322 miles (+3,404)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    352750381578
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering/drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass61,918 miles (+3,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,918 miles
    Test number
    276974417043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass58,452 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,452 miles
    Test number
    261218890555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail58,447 miles (+3,675)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    922445272366
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,772 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    991196516407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,308 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,308 miles
    Test number
    585823997589
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass47,801 miles (+4,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    693360219315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass43,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    266089565481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail43,132 miles (+4,963)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    905789765125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass38,169 miles (+5,319)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    609042164130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail32,850 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,850 miles
    Test number
    856222773167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass32,850 miles (+6,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,850 miles
    Test number
    868132073156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass25,929 miles (+1,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,929 miles
    Test number
    258987872136
    • NoteFron inner pads may be low

  19. Pass24,212 miles (+2,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,212 miles
    Test number
    449738431168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,034 miles (-154,786)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    204391840429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass176,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    176,820 miles
    Test number
    431144138225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DBB

Does S8 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DBB is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DBB?
The MOT on S8 DBB is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DBB done?
S8 DBB was recorded at 75,754 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026.
Has S8 DBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DBB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S8 DBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DBB find?
S8 DBB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front swivel hub leaking; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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