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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S100 FORMOT history

S100 FOR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S100 FOR blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,857 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S100 FOR was last recorded at 92,857 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2012: 29,177 miles, lower than 213,078 miles on 12 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,982 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
875 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,857 miles
  • 2025 – 91,982 miles
  • 2024 – 90,547 miles
  • 2023 – 86,394 miles
  • 2020 – 84,156 miles
  • 2019 – 79,647 miles
  • 2018 – 71,107 miles
  • 2017 – 62,332 miles
  • 2016 – 56,296 miles
  • 2015 – 51,259 miles
  • 2014 – 45,171 miles
  • 2013 – 37,781 miles
  • 2012 – 29,177 miles
  • 2011 – 213,078 miles
  • 2010 – 13,825 miles
  • 2009 – 13,037 miles
  • 2008 – 12,009 miles
  • 2007 – 9,313 miles
  • 2006 – 6,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,857 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,857 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    712606639271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,982 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    147091568106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,547 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    242444950538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,394 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    795807410410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,156 miles (+4,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    161347587572
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,647 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,647 miles
    Test number
    332060395243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,107 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    867179347471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail71,107 miles (+8,775)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    742812963154
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front of axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass62,332 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    884284565969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail62,314 miles (+6,018)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    690214875336
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way to nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass56,296 miles (+5,037)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    275398188698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass51,259 miles (+250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    226800204237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail51,009 miles (+5,838)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    530249812075
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass45,171 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,171 miles
    Test number
    977185164239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail45,025 miles (+7,244)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    355245854405
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass37,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    908236823212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail37,781 miles (+8,604)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    187936723295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass29,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    356653832232
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail29,177 miles (-183,901)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    805773132251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass213,078 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    213,078 miles
    Test number
    299564521261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteModerate wear in front propshaft splines and both front half shaft splines
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper offside bush

  21. Fail213,078 miles (+199,253)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,078 miles
    Test number
    285774021266
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteModerate wear in front propshaft splines and both front half shaft splines
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper offside bush

  22. Pass13,825 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,825 miles
    Test number
    732502830235
    • NoteAll brake discs scored

  23. Fail13,820 miles (+783)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,820 miles
    Test number
    651901830256
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll brake discs scored

  24. Pass13,037 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,037 miles
    Test number
    124860419218
    • NoteAll brake discs - slight scoring - appear to have been skimmed
    • NoteFog light switch sticking slightly

  25. Fail13,029 miles (+1,020)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,029 miles
    Test number
    653948709221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid very near minimum mark
    • NoteFog light switch sticking slightly

  26. Pass12,009 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,009 miles
    Test number
    922787578186
    • NoteFog light switch sticking

  27. Fail12,005 miles (+2,692)2 dangerous10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,005 miles
    Test number
    680395178128
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFog light switch sticking

  28. Pass9,313 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,313 miles
    Test number
    301150787156
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail9,309 miles (+2,608)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,309 miles
    Test number
    832908077132
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear diff badly worn

  30. Pass6,701 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,701 miles
    Test number
    812444616200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail6,632 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,632 miles
    Test number
    470459806236
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteLT255/85 R16 119/116 Q All 4 tyres quite badly perished and splitting

Questions about S100 FOR

Does S100 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 FOR is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S100 FOR?
The MOT on S100 FOR 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 S100 FOR done?
S100 FOR was recorded at 92,857 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has S100 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 FOR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S100 FOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 FOR find?
S100 FOR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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