Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
SBW 880MOT history
SBW 880 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 203,878 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SBW 880
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SBW 880 was last recorded at 203,878 miles on 28 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jan 2022: 190,203 miles, lower than 196,201 miles on 12 Jan 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 203,872 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,878 miles
- 2025 – 202,796 miles
- 2024 – 200,566 miles
- 2023 – 196,606 miles
- 2022 – 190,203 miles
- 2020 – 179,827 miles
- 2019 – 169,689 miles
- 2018 – 158,039 miles
- 2017 – 146,696 miles
- 2016 – 139,969 miles
- 2015 – 133,599 miles
- 2014 – 125,926 miles
- 2013 – 119,930 miles
- 2012 – 113,667 miles
- 2011 – 106,842 miles
- 2010 – 103,112 miles
- 2009 – 99,447 miles
- 2008 – 88,740 miles
- 2007 – 76,588 miles
- 2006 – 65,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,878 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,878 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 203,878 miles
- Test number
- 242323360755
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail203,872 miles (+1,076)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,872 miles
- Test number
- 374836633979
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass202,796 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 202,796 miles
- Test number
- 270456192428
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail202,796 miles (+2,230)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,796 miles
- Test number
- 767056675324
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass200,566 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 200,566 miles
- Test number
- 379483794000
- AdvisoryGeneral corossion to vehicle underside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail200,566 miles (+3,960)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,566 miles
- Test number
- 686032761403
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral corossion to vehicle underside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass196,606 miles (+6,403)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 196,606 miles
- Test number
- 791891668029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,203 miles (-5,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 190,203 miles
- Test number
- 432562024765
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,201 miles (+16,374)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,201 miles
- Test number
- 993692402451
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,827 miles (+10,138)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 179,827 miles
- Test number
- 105908404067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,689 miles (+11,650)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,689 miles
- Test number
- 771551309789
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,039 miles (+11,343)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 158,039 miles
- Test number
- 781341751298
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass146,696 miles (+6,727)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 146,696 miles
- Test number
- 597589164864
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear a frame bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass139,969 miles (+6,370)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 139,969 miles
- Test number
- 790932763774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,599 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,599 miles
- Test number
- 968961985155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail133,599 miles (+7,673)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,599 miles
- Test number
- 685630485135
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass125,926 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,926 miles
- Test number
- 158538084107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,930 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 119,930 miles
- Test number
- 685604363177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail119,930 miles (+6,263)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,930 miles
- Test number
- 908952463136
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass113,667 miles (+6,825)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 113,667 miles
- Test number
- 907539892150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,842 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 106,842 miles
- Test number
- 528455781153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,112 miles (+3,665)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 103,112 miles
- Test number
- 222733580154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,447 miles (+10,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 99,447 miles
- Test number
- 694051409271
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass88,740 miles (+12,152)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,740 miles
- Test number
- 972812098138
- NoteSlight leak at steering box
Pass76,588 miles (+10,912)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 76,588 miles
- Test number
- 150006907231
- NotePas box has slight leak
Pass65,676 miles (+4,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 65,676 miles
- Test number
- 161333776199
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass60,982 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 60,982 miles
- Test number
- 922407436025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,920 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,920 miles
- Test number
- 102105536001
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about SBW 880
- What vehicle is registration SBW 880 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SBW 880 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 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 SBW 880 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SBW 880 is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SBW 880?
- The MOT on SBW 880 is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SBW 880 done?
- SBW 880 was recorded at 203,878 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,039 miles a year.
- Has SBW 880 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SBW 880 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on SBW 880 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on SBW 880 find?
- SBW 880 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear.
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