Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S102 UBLMOT history
S102 UBL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 107,009 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S102 UBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S102 UBL was last recorded at 107,009 miles on 26 May 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,296 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 713 miles
- Average per year
- 1,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,009 miles
- 2025 – 106,296 miles
- 2024 – 105,842 miles
- 2023 – 105,623 miles
- 2022 – 105,584 miles
- 2021 – 105,226 miles
- 2020 – 105,044 miles
- 2019 – 104,924 miles
- 2018 – 104,656 miles
- 2017 – 103,958 miles
- 2016 – 103,166 miles
- 2015 – 102,420 miles
- 2014 – 100,860 miles
- 2013 – 99,904 miles
- 2012 – 99,049 miles
- 2011 – 97,930 miles
- 2010 – 96,613 miles
- 2009 – 93,049 miles
- 2008 – 90,454 miles
- 2007 – 82,830 miles
- 2006 – 81,916 miles
- 2005 – 78,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,009 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,009 miles (+713)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 107,009 miles
- Test number
- 117592275322
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass106,296 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 106,296 miles
- Test number
- 791480591226
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Wiper’s starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Fail106,296 miles (+454)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,296 miles
- Test number
- 350937023969
- Repaired at testIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Wiper’s starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass105,842 miles (+219)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 105,842 miles
- Test number
- 234163587348
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass105,623 miles (+39)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 105,623 miles
- Test number
- 440070187760
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,584 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 105,584 miles
- Test number
- 352380936982
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail105,584 miles (+358)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,584 miles
- Test number
- 151720539076
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass105,226 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 105,226 miles
- Test number
- 665878024486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,044 miles (+120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 105,044 miles
- Test number
- 620785606833
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle corroded
Pass104,924 miles (+268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 104,924 miles
- Test number
- 763643209761
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass104,656 miles (+698)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,656 miles
- Test number
- 626910418045
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySmall corrosion holes in rear cross member
Pass103,958 miles (+792)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 103,958 miles
- Test number
- 391803417592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,166 miles (+746)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 103,166 miles
- Test number
- 373262058679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,420 miles (+1,560)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 102,420 miles
- Test number
- 666314455086
- NoteSlight play in rear shock mounts
Pass100,860 miles (+956)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,860 miles
- Test number
- 466202444028
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass99,904 miles (+855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 99,904 miles
- Test number
- 356247553037
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass99,049 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 99,049 miles
- Test number
- 825278152033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,930 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,930 miles
- Test number
- 805394651098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,613 miles (+3,564)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 96,613 miles
- Test number
- 103623860005
- DangerousO/s/r brake pin loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass93,049 miles (+2,595)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 93,049 miles
- Test number
- 190905559467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,454 miles (+7,624)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 90,454 miles
- Test number
- 451553368020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,830 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 82,830 miles
- Test number
- 554948307199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,829 miles (+913)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,829 miles
- Test number
- 220037207104
- FailureFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass81,916 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 81,916 miles
- Test number
- 951119666253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,850 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 78,850 miles
- Test number
- 750565865263
- Note1) tyres 235 85 16
Fail78,848 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,848 miles
- Test number
- 391474865247
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Note10 tyres 235 85 16
Questions about S102 UBL
- Does S102 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S102 UBL is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S102 UBL?
- The MOT on S102 UBL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S102 UBL done?
- S102 UBL was recorded at 107,009 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,362 miles a year.
- Has S102 UBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S102 UBL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S102 UBL 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 UBL find?
- S102 UBL passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside brake pipes painted/greased; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.
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