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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T156 SBXMOT history

T156 SBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,177 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 SBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 SBX was last recorded at 89,177 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2011: 62,279 miles, lower than 600,550 miles on 11 Nov 2010.
  • 18 Nov 2015: 71,596 miles, lower than 689,242 miles on 18 Nov 2014.

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
86,766 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,411 miles
Average per year
3,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,177 miles
  • 2025 – 86,766 miles
  • 2018 – 84,196 miles
  • 2017 – 80,986 miles
  • 2016 – 75,501 miles
  • 2015 – 71,599 miles
  • 2014 – 689,242 miles
  • 2013 – 66,339 miles
  • 2012 – 64,479 miles
  • 2011 – 62,284 miles
  • 2010 – 600,550 miles
  • 2009 – 51,546 miles
  • 2008 – 38,025 miles
  • 2007 – 29,456 miles
  • 2006 – 25,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,177 miles
  • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front hub seals slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres different ply ratings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,177 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    240225178917
    • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff

  2. Pass86,766 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    123650765562
    • 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))

  3. Fail86,759 miles (+2,563)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    223146679033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass84,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,196 miles
    Test number
    506957055068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (inside edge) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (inside end) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak front hub seals
    • AdvisoryWiper intermittent not parking

  5. Fail84,192 miles (+3,206)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    494010146276
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis end (inside edge) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (inside end) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak front hub seals
    • AdvisoryWiper intermittent not parking

  6. Pass80,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    285458504382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slightly eaking
    • AdvisorySlight leak front and rear diff seals

  7. Fail80,980 miles (+5,479)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    324975386636
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slightly eaking
    • AdvisorySlight leak front and rear diff seals

  8. Pass75,501 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,501 miles
    Test number
    246517333596
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryRear tyres different ply ratings

  9. Fail75,484 miles (+3,885)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    600157263576
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has surface cracks
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryRear tyres different ply ratings

  10. Pass71,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    691314103138
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly smooth
    • AdvisoryFront bull bar broken

  11. Fail71,596 miles (-617,646)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    407095965256
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly smooth
    • AdvisoryFront bull bar broken

  12. Pass689,242 miles (+621,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    689,242 miles
    Test number
    916622324359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,238 miles (+1,899)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,238 miles
    Test number
    525801824339
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass66,339 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    266005413337
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has crack on side wall marked with chalk

  15. Fail66,300 miles (+1,821)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    505452813366
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has crack on side wall marked with chalk

  16. Pass64,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    879187602367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,479 miles (+2,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    406257102407
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass62,284 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    419156801351
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  19. Fail62,279 miles (-538,271)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,279 miles
    Test number
    946555101318
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  20. Pass600,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    600,550 miles
    Test number
    221375210335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail600,550 miles (+549,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,550 miles
    Test number
    630074510389
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,546 miles (+13,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    393756949254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass38,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    420011358125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,025 miles (+8,569)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    540961158135
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass29,456 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    281859577031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    211676276011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,222 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    320316076091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T156 SBX

Does T156 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 SBX is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T156 SBX?
The MOT on T156 SBX is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 SBX done?
T156 SBX was recorded at 89,177 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,180 miles a year.
Has T156 SBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 SBX has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T156 SBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T156 SBX find?
T156 SBX passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: steering slightly stiff.

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