Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S109 MECMOT history
S109 MEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,097 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 126,097 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S109 MEC
- 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
- 11 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S109 MEC was last recorded at 126,097 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,753 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 344 miles
- Average per year
- 4,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,097 miles
- 2024 – 125,753 miles
- 2023 – 125,682 miles
- 2022 – 125,394 miles
- 2021 – 124,535 miles
- 2020 – 124,038 miles
- 2019 – 114,233 miles
- 2018 – 107,983 miles
- 2017 – 101,279 miles
- 2016 – 94,853 miles
- 2015 – 90,016 miles
- 2013 – 83,979 miles
- 2012 – 78,082 miles
- 2010 – 73,913 miles
- 2009 – 67,590 miles
- 2008 – 61,685 miles
- 2007 – 53,701 miles
- 2006 – 48,827 miles
- 2005 – 43,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,097 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 126,097 miles
- Test number
- 133321364677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,753 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 125,753 miles
- Test number
- 577238445003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,682 miles (+288)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 125,682 miles
- Test number
- 169709419572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,394 miles (+859)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 125,394 miles
- Test number
- 124265686945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 124,535 miles
- Test number
- 304266944828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,523 miles (+485)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,523 miles
- Test number
- 382481131849
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass124,038 miles (+3,044)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,038 miles
- Test number
- 665340666972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,994 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,994 miles
- Test number
- 524919254599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 114,233 miles
- Test number
- 897467680249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,220 miles (+6,237)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 497399273470
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass107,983 miles (+6,704)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,983 miles
- Test number
- 384999873523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,279 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,279 miles
- Test number
- 412069337522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,853 miles (+4,837)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 94,853 miles
- Test number
- 748585208821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,016 miles (+6,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 90,016 miles
- Test number
- 575630825067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,979 miles (+5,897)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 83,979 miles
- Test number
- 447188733023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass78,082 miles (+4,169)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,082 miles
- Test number
- 336455942056
- NoteSlight oil leak on steering box.
Pass73,913 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 73,913 miles
- Test number
- 372276290213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,590 miles (+98)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 67,590 miles
- Test number
- 182522699279
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail67,492 miles (+5,807)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,492 miles
- Test number
- 370647889280
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass61,685 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 61,685 miles
- Test number
- 483201908467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Fail61,642 miles (+7,941)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,642 miles
- Test number
- 311117198444
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass53,701 miles (+4,874)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 53,701 miles
- Test number
- 412361787210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,827 miles (+5,440)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 48,827 miles
- Test number
- 303597776423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 43,387 miles
- Test number
- 590390305349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S109 MEC
- Does S109 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S109 MEC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S109 MEC?
- The MOT on S109 MEC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S109 MEC done?
- S109 MEC was recorded at 126,097 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
- Has S109 MEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S109 MEC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on S109 MEC 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 S109 MEC find?
- S109 MEC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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