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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass246,415 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass226,001 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    226,001 miles
    Test number
    522035190089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass202,235 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    202,235 miles
    Test number
    368959524177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass177,330 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    177,330 miles
    Test number
    277599221486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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 ;
  21. Pass164,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    164,409 miles
    Test number
    814297120169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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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