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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

TBW 422MOT history

TBW 422 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,607 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TBW 422
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TBW 422 was last recorded at 140,607 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,095 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,512 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,607 miles
  • 2025 – 135,095 miles
  • 2024 – 127,292 miles
  • 2023 – 119,473 miles
  • 2022 – 112,259 miles
  • 2021 – 103,672 miles
  • 2020 – 95,304 miles
  • 2019 – 87,234 miles
  • 2018 – 81,202 miles
  • 2017 – 78,016 miles
  • 2016 – 74,839 miles
  • 2015 – 71,081 miles
  • 2014 – 67,858 miles
  • 2013 – 65,992 miles
  • 2012 – 64,368 miles
  • 2011 – 62,001 miles
  • 2010 – 58,736 miles
  • 2009 – 55,696 miles
  • 2008 – 52,892 miles
  • 2007 – 49,733 miles
  • 2006 – 46,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,607 miles (+5,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,607 miles
    Test number
    308173752479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  2. Pass135,095 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    835563291963
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail135,094 miles (+7,802)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,094 miles
    Test number
    290326529053
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass127,292 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,292 miles
    Test number
    841041212775
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,473 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    708159519863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail119,463 miles (+7,204)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    601938258949
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,259 miles (+8,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    930383100797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Dampener Bush Slight Play

  8. Pass103,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    103675912657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,672 miles (+8,368)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    205830262484
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,304 miles (+8,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    118030832338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,234 miles (+6,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    716009037049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    514497380087
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  13. Fail81,202 miles (+3,186)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    600447961267
    • 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  14. Pass78,016 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    942612363343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,839 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    700132742486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    978584215049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,081 miles (+3,223)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,081 miles
    Test number
    805783115044
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass67,858 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    516233714019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,992 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    157960913054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,368 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    176367622026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,001 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    477975921089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,736 miles (+3,040)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    512726810013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise hand brake adjusting
    • NoteFr5ont wiper blades spilt

  23. Pass55,696 miles (+2,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    212632919065
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  24. Pass52,892 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    403809328072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,733 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    342864727092
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass46,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    344676426077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,969 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    124980026022
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about TBW 422

What vehicle is registration TBW 422 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TBW 422 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TBW 422 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBW 422 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on TBW 422?
The MOT on TBW 422 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TBW 422 done?
TBW 422 was recorded at 140,607 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has TBW 422 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TBW 422 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on TBW 422 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 TBW 422 find?
TBW 422 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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