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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S102 FVCMOT history

S102 FVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S102 FVC 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,824 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 FVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S102 FVC was last recorded at 143,824 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,534 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
4,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,824 miles
  • 2024 – 143,534 miles
  • 2023 – 143,296 miles
  • 2019 – 136,123 miles
  • 2018 – 130,350 miles
  • 2017 – 127,357 miles
  • 2016 – 123,506 miles
  • 2015 – 119,448 miles
  • 2014 – 115,905 miles
  • 2013 – 111,748 miles
  • 2012 – 104,923 miles
  • 2011 – 99,027 miles
  • 2010 – 93,004 miles
  • 2009 – 85,042 miles
  • 2008 – 78,332 miles
  • 2007 – 70,988 miles
  • 2006 – 60,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,824 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,824 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,824 miles
    Test number
    100304383910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,534 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,534 miles
    Test number
    346074047913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,296 miles (+7,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,296 miles
    Test number
    333596402681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,123 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    398434182622
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,123 miles (+5,773)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    348997425616
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective leaking/split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,350 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,350 miles
    Test number
    920093871357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,349 miles (+2,992)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,349 miles
    Test number
    760537173359
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,357 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    615202718453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail127,357 miles (+3,851)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    880900847316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass123,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    615994453473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail123,506 miles (+4,058)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    734101720232
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,448 miles (+3,543)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,448 miles
    Test number
    609691365144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass115,905 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    748577194149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Fail115,905 miles (+4,157)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    927707294133
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass111,748 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    959269493187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail111,748 miles (+6,825)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    295149393474
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail104,923 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    466812802289
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass104,923 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    535802602205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,027 miles (+6,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    266731401284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,004 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    442502780125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,042 miles3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    691535009202
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass85,042 miles (+6,710)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    810415609200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass78,332 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    251785688468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light disconected
    • NoteHocky stick bushes slightly worn both sides
    • NoteTop of fuel tank damp

  24. Fail78,332 miles (+7,344)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    851225688140
    • Repaired at testSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light disconected
    • NoteHocky stick bushes slightly worn both sides
    • NoteTop of fuel tank damp

  25. Pass70,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    784711197108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,988 miles (+10,643)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    940801397117
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass60,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    722902896108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 FVC

Does S102 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S102 FVC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S102 FVC?
The MOT on S102 FVC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S102 FVC done?
S102 FVC was recorded at 143,824 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
Has S102 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 FVC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S102 FVC 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 S102 FVC find?
S102 FVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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