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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

T40 RBNMOT history

T40 RBN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 189,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,640 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 RBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 RBN was last recorded at 189,640 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 4,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,613 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,027 miles
Average per year
8,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,640 miles
  • 2025 – 185,613 miles
  • 2024 – 180,080 miles
  • 2023 – 171,571 miles
  • 2022 – 163,225 miles
  • 2021 – 157,722 miles
  • 2019 – 146,486 miles
  • 2018 – 135,707 miles
  • 2017 – 124,761 miles
  • 2016 – 110,148 miles
  • 2015 – 92,829 miles
  • 2014 – 78,722 miles
  • 2013 – 68,663 miles
  • 2012 – 66,863 miles
  • 2011 – 65,561 miles
  • 2010 – 53,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,640 miles
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine management light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,640 miles (+4,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,640 miles
    Test number
    326568505781
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

  2. Pass185,613 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,613 miles
    Test number
    211633483409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,080 miles (+8,509)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,080 miles
    Test number
    985113418341
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,571 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,571 miles
    Test number
    668215440554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,225 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,225 miles
    Test number
    188836410335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,722 miles (+11,236)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,722 miles
    Test number
    821244462076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,486 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,486 miles
    Test number
    697989794488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,707 miles (+10,946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,707 miles
    Test number
    691385403144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,761 miles (+14,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,761 miles
    Test number
    914430620863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass110,148 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    611291748658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,785 miles (+202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,785 miles
    Test number
    816984623519
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  12. Fail109,583 miles (+16,754)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    595319195922
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  13. Pass92,829 miles (+14,107)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    937355275013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,722 miles (+10,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,722 miles
    Test number
    979136574063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Pass68,663 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    518908173095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,863 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    418065222185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,561 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    416246921122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass65,561 miles (+12,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    819096921124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    191102700155
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass53,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    901022500120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 RBN

Does T40 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 RBN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 RBN?
The MOT on T40 RBN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 RBN done?
T40 RBN was recorded at 189,640 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 8,549 miles a year.
Has T40 RBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 RBN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T40 RBN 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 T40 RBN find?
T40 RBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear.

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