Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
V26 MBSMOT history
V26 MBS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 86,213 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,853 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V26 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
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V26 MBS was last recorded at 86,213 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,213 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,853 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,213 miles
- 2025 – 86,144 miles
- 2024 – 85,702 miles
- 2023 – 85,359 miles
- 2021 – 85,341 miles
- 2020 – 84,231 miles
- 2019 – 83,380 miles
- 2018 – 82,611 miles
- 2017 – 81,957 miles
- 2016 – 80,842 miles
- 2015 – 77,917 miles
- 2014 – 75,898 miles
- 2013 – 72,565 miles
- 2012 – 68,526 miles
- 2010 – 60,420 miles
- 2009 – 53,188 miles
- 2008 – 43,433 miles
- 2007 – 33,370 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,213 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,213 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 384651584790
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail86,213 miles (+69)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 474143687361
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,144 miles (+442)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 86,144 miles
- Test number
- 247780997007
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass85,702 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,702 miles
- Test number
- 287146245652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,359 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,359 miles
- Test number
- 181688782212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,341 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,341 miles
- Test number
- 468415662239
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail85,327 miles (+1,096)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,327 miles
- Test number
- 116231809164
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre markings indicates over 10 years old
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass84,231 miles (+297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,231 miles
- Test number
- 492753168250
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail83,934 miles (+554)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,934 miles
- Test number
- 714818984309
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass83,380 miles (+769)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,380 miles
- Test number
- 745796424437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 2 front steering knuckles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,611 miles (+654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,611 miles
- Test number
- 276572434596
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,957 miles (+1,115)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,957 miles
- Test number
- 312809333927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,842 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,842 miles
- Test number
- 175514275944
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass77,917 miles (+2,019)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,917 miles
- Test number
- 867558825190
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,898 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 75,898 miles
- Test number
- 788846034121
- NoteAdvise rear cross member showing slight signs of corroision
Fail75,898 miles (+3,333)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,898 miles
- Test number
- 417845234147
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteAdvise rear cross member showing slight signs of corroision
Pass72,565 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,565 miles
- Test number
- 608167033169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,526 miles (+8,106)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,526 miles
- Test number
- 866462042170
- NoteOil leak
Pass60,420 miles (+7,232)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 60,420 miles
- Test number
- 532079440255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,188 miles (+9,755)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,188 miles
- Test number
- 633966849257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,433 miles (+10,063)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,433 miles
- Test number
- 943000148267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,370 miles
- Test number
- 764274437295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V26 MBS
- Does V26 MBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 MBS is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V26 MBS?
- The MOT on V26 MBS is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V26 MBS done?
- V26 MBS was recorded at 86,213 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
- Has V26 MBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V26 MBS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V26 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 V26 MBS find?
- V26 MBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.
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