Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
T80 MBSMOT history
T80 MBS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,275 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 122,275 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T80 MBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T80 MBS was last recorded at 122,275 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,417 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 858 miles
- Average per year
- 4,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,275 miles
- 2025 – 121,417 miles
- 2024 – 120,832 miles
- 2023 – 120,112 miles
- 2022 – 118,897 miles
- 2021 – 117,540 miles
- 2020 – 114,860 miles
- 2019 – 110,605 miles
- 2018 – 105,857 miles
- 2016 – 98,447 miles
- 2014 – 87,907 miles
- 2013 – 79,729 miles
- 2012 – 73,009 miles
- 2011 – 69,519 miles
- 2010 – 63,215 miles
- 2009 – 54,460 miles
- 2008 – 44,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,275 miles
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to rear axle T-piece
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis to axle t-piece
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,275 miles (+858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 122,275 miles
- Test number
- 888214712366
- AdvisoryHorn switch faulty
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass121,417 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,417 miles
- Test number
- 648141873705
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t peace (1.1.11 (c))
Fail121,417 miles (+585)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,417 miles
- Test number
- 141898447468
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13 inch wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t peace (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,832 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 120,832 miles
- Test number
- 655012057113
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to rear axle T-piece (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis to axle t-piece (1.1.11 (c))
Fail120,829 miles (+717)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,829 miles
- Test number
- 971046042632
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper A arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to rear axle T-piece (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis to axle t-piece (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,112 miles (+1,215)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,112 miles
- Test number
- 561245675269
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,897 miles (+20)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,897 miles
- Test number
- 153412941545
- MinorCentral Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint on differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,877 miles (+1,337)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,877 miles
- Test number
- 642439215697
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp adversely affected by the operation of position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,540 miles
- Test number
- 897544123373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,540 miles (+2,680)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,540 miles
- Test number
- 573987436369
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass114,860 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,860 miles
- Test number
- 338989232919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail114,860 miles (+4,255)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,860 miles
- Test number
- 535028972511
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass110,605 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,605 miles
- Test number
- 923522702660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail110,603 miles (+4,746)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,603 miles
- Test number
- 775786918895
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass105,857 miles (+7,410)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,857 miles
- Test number
- 515960790868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 155332409725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,447 miles (+3,329)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,447 miles
- Test number
- 402928330056
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracks in tread & outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in tread & outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre poor cracks in tread & outer wall
Pass95,118 miles (+7,211)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 95,118 miles
- Test number
- 489892124654
- AdvisoryCracks in tread n/s & o/s/r tyres
- AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
- AdvisorySlight cracks in tread n/s & o/s/f tyres
Pass87,907 miles (+8,178)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 87,907 miles
- Test number
- 865037534346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,729 miles (+6,720)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 79,729 miles
- Test number
- 789278903357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,009 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 73,009 miles
- Test number
- 976137512304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,519 miles (+6,304)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,519 miles
- Test number
- 419764131448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,215 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,215 miles
- Test number
- 202428740122
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass63,215 miles (+8,755)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,215 miles
- Test number
- 911668840197
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail54,460 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,460 miles
- Test number
- 254242459171
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass54,460 miles (+10,302)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,460 miles
- Test number
- 472022659128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,158 miles
- Test number
- 152331358177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T80 MBS
- Does T80 MBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T80 MBS is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T80 MBS?
- The MOT on T80 MBS is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T80 MBS done?
- T80 MBS was recorded at 122,275 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
- Has T80 MBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T80 MBS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T80 MBS 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 T80 MBS find?
- T80 MBS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: horn switch faulty; reverse light not working.
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