
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T185 SBDMOT history
T185 SBD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 246,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 246,415 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T185 SBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T185 SBD was last recorded at 246,415 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 246,415 miles · 25 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,415 miles
- 2025 – 244,269 miles
- 2019 – 244,053 miles
- 2018 – 238,453 miles
- 2017 – 226,001 miles
- 2016 – 216,894 miles
- 2015 – 209,372 miles
- 2014 – 202,235 miles
- 2013 – 196,071 miles
- 2012 – 192,466 miles
- 2011 – 177,330 miles
- 2010 – 164,409 miles
- 2009 – 150,816 miles
- 2008 – 137,465 miles
- 2007 – 122,055 miles
- 2006 – 108,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,415 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 246,415 miles
- Test number
- 282687698677
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail246,415 miles (+2,146)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,415 miles
- Test number
- 786965107676
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass244,269 miles (+216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 244,269 miles
- Test number
- 648209861415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass244,053 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 244,053 miles
- Test number
- 906408634279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail244,049 miles (+5,596)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,049 miles
- Test number
- 229577889186
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside and outside and bottom of near side rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of off side rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side of near side mid chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass238,453 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 238,453 miles
- Test number
- 521678784981
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low in places, and perishing
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing very low in places
Fail238,453 miles (+12,452)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,453 miles
- Test number
- 936214254598
- Repaired at testBraking system leaking off side front metal pipe to caliper area (3.6.A.1)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low in places, and perishing
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing very low in places
Pass226,001 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 226,001 miles
- Test number
- 522035190089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail225,987 miles (+9,093)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,987 miles
- Test number
- 232778505379
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOff side front wheel bearing noisey
Pass216,894 miles (+90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 216,894 miles
- Test number
- 322902652557
- AdvisoryNear side rear brake disc inner face badly scored
Fail216,804 miles (+7,432)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,804 miles
- Test number
- 245167008047
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front turret (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNear side rear brake disc inner face badly scored
Pass209,372 miles (+21)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 209,372 miles
- Test number
- 577584835190
- NoteLight switch in poor condition
- NoteSteering box weeping oil
Fail209,351 miles (+7,116)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,351 miles
- Test number
- 559662035144
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- NoteLight switch in poor condition
- NoteSteering box weeping oil
Pass202,235 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 202,235 miles
- Test number
- 368959524177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,207 miles (+6,136)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,207 miles
- Test number
- 505396924120
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass196,071 miles (+3,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 196,071 miles
- Test number
- 179833933181
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Pass192,466 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 192,466 miles
- Test number
- 348522032131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight front brake imbalance
Fail192,452 miles (+15,122)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,452 miles
- Test number
- 499160832145
- FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass177,330 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 177,330 miles
- Test number
- 277599221486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,329 miles (+12,920)1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,329 miles
- Test number
- 248416721421
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside seatbelt buckle damaged ;
Pass164,409 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 164,409 miles
- Test number
- 814297120169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,407 miles (+13,591)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,407 miles
- Test number
- 790711320116
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass150,816 miles (+245)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2010
- Odometer
- 150,816 miles
- Test number
- 980442429141
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Fail150,571 miles (+13,106)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,571 miles
- Test number
- 793299319170
- DangerousFront mounted addition to bumper loose
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass137,465 miles (+50)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 137,465 miles
- Test number
- 450084528165
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteOil leaking from front axle/differential
Fail137,415 miles (+15,360)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,415 miles
- Test number
- 760780028114
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureMechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn
- NoteOil leaking from front axle/differential
Pass122,055 miles (+13,964)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 122,055 miles
- Test number
- 822320417148
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear and nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting bushes worn
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
Pass108,091 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 108,091 miles
- Test number
- 264977216152
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber top and bottom mounting bushes worn
- NoteOffside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn
- NoteSmall stone chips to windscreen
Questions about T185 SBD
- Does T185 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 SBD is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T185 SBD?
- The MOT on T185 SBD is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T185 SBD done?
- T185 SBD was recorded at 246,415 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,771 miles a year.
- Has T185 SBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T185 SBD has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T185 SBD 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 T185 SBD find?
- T185 SBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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