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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S108 EDUMOT history

S108 EDU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S108 EDU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,855 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 EDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S108 EDU was last recorded at 112,855 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 12,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,018 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,837 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,855 miles
  • 2025 – 100,018 miles
  • 2024 – 97,434 miles
  • 2023 – 91,579 miles
  • 2022 – 84,127 miles
  • 2021 – 73,596 miles
  • 2020 – 63,274 miles
  • 2019 – 62,416 miles
  • 2018 – 61,928 miles
  • 2017 – 61,209 miles
  • 2016 – 57,397 miles
  • 2015 – 53,079 miles
  • 2014 – 48,755 miles
  • 2013 – 44,616 miles
  • 2012 – 40,698 miles
  • 2011 – 35,878 miles
  • 2010 – 29,965 miles
  • 2009 – 24,573 miles
  • 2008 – 18,864 miles
  • 2007 – 11,047 miles
  • 2006 – 3,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,855 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear chassi legs and rear cross member slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,855 miles (+12,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    990627099241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,018 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,018 miles
    Test number
    927010239089
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassi legs and rear cross member slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Fail100,017 miles (+2,583)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    103636927874
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassi legs and rear cross member slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  4. Pass97,434 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    207360597058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs slight corrosion

  5. Fail97,433 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    657639990435
    • DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering ram bush (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs slight corrosion

  6. Pass91,579 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    559342569712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from offside front hub seal.

  7. Fail91,574 miles (+7,447)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,574 miles
    Test number
    409503231210
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from offside front hub seal.

  8. Pass84,127 miles (+10,531)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    407964083315
    • MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,596 miles (+10,322)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    577713373803
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swan neck style drop arm ball joint dust cover ! (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play NSF&OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre has multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,274 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    621062117754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,416 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    983297179371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,928 miles (+719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    868363405441
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass61,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    917849945774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,209 miles (+3,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    631086843036
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link ball cover (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,397 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    480409931365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,079 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    848457325024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,755 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    808060354060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,616 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    375054713098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,698 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,698 miles
    Test number
    569133032015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail40,695 miles (+4,817)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    765802132082
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass35,878 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    575605951065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,828 miles (+5,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,828 miles
    Test number
    257753451081
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass29,965 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,965 miles
    Test number
    343643560064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,573 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,573 miles
    Test number
    844368769076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,548 miles (+5,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,548 miles
    Test number
    601886869002
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass18,864 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,864 miles
    Test number
    273888978053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,047 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,047 miles
    Test number
    740692977032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass3,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    3,339 miles
    Test number
    671350366050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S108 EDU

Does S108 EDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S108 EDU is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S108 EDU?
The MOT on S108 EDU is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S108 EDU done?
S108 EDU was recorded at 112,855 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has S108 EDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 EDU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S108 EDU 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 S108 EDU find?
S108 EDU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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