Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
SBE 706MOT history
SBE 706 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,411 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 65,411 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SBE 706
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
SBE 706 was last recorded at 65,411 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,955 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 456 miles
- Average per year
- 2,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,411 miles
- 2024 – 64,724 miles
- 2022 – 64,401 miles
- 2021 – 64,038 miles
- 2020 – 61,413 miles
- 2019 – 61,061 miles
- 2018 – 60,082 miles
- 2017 – 58,170 miles
- 2016 – 55,967 miles
- 2015 – 53,422 miles
- 2014 – 51,182 miles
- 2013 – 49,934 miles
- 2012 – 47,452 miles
- 2011 – 45,293 miles
- 2010 – 42,560 miles
- 2009 – 38,060 miles
- 2008 – 33,337 miles
- 2007 – 26,572 miles
- 2006 – 24,036 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,411 miles
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,411 miles (+456)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 65,411 miles
- Test number
- 605834884130
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,955 miles (+231)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 64,955 miles
- Test number
- 905754508508
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,724 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 64,724 miles
- Test number
- 515186229252
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,724 miles (+323)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,724 miles
- Test number
- 292464561988
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,401 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,401 miles
- Test number
- 744238581589
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail64,401 miles (+363)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,401 miles
- Test number
- 327278399891
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,038 miles (+2,625)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,038 miles
- Test number
- 997049120160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,413 miles (+352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,413 miles
- Test number
- 864594212104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,061 miles (+979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 61,061 miles
- Test number
- 730808189721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,082 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 60,082 miles
- Test number
- 153998938654
- AdvisoryFuel leak
Fail60,052 miles (+1,882)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,052 miles
- Test number
- 126272455299
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel leak
Pass58,170 miles (+2,203)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,170 miles
- Test number
- 321621002906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,967 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,967 miles
- Test number
- 494177607418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,422 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 53,422 miles
- Test number
- 474160890555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,182 miles (+1,248)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,182 miles
- Test number
- 319197184261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,934 miles (+2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,934 miles
- Test number
- 628283073247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,452 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 47,452 miles
- Test number
- 669344462282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,293 miles (+2,733)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,293 miles
- Test number
- 675249661240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,560 miles (+4,500)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 42,560 miles
- Test number
- 274780570257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,060 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 38,060 miles
- Test number
- 391349979266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,337 miles
- Test number
- 402789068299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail33,337 miles (+6,765)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,337 miles
- Test number
- 790499968261
- FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,572 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,572 miles
- Test number
- 941042707187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,036 miles
- Test number
- 271454096488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SBE 706
- What vehicle is registration SBE 706 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SBE 706 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jul 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SBE 706 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on SBE 706 expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on SBE 706?
- The MOT on SBE 706 expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has SBE 706 done?
- SBE 706 was recorded at 65,411 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
- Has SBE 706 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SBE 706 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on SBE 706 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 SBE 706 find?
- SBE 706 passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive diesel; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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