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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S10 THXMOT history

S10 THX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S10 THX 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,526 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 THX
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
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 THX was last recorded at 66,526 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,180 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,346 miles
Average per year
2,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,526 miles
  • 2025 – 65,180 miles
  • 2024 – 63,658 miles
  • 2023 – 60,421 miles
  • 2022 – 54,952 miles
  • 2021 – 50,733 miles
  • 2020 – 50,727 miles
  • 2018 – 50,399 miles
  • 2017 – 50,096 miles
  • 2016 – 49,540 miles
  • 2015 – 48,780 miles
  • 2014 – 48,149 miles
  • 2013 – 47,325 miles
  • 2012 – 40,982 miles
  • 2011 – 34,590 miles
  • 2010 – 32,247 miles
  • 2009 – 30,713 miles
  • 2008 – 29,175 miles
  • 2007 – 27,798 miles
  • 2006 – 26,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,526 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,526 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,526 miles
    Test number
    461142171195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,180 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    795534226614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,658 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    342856948931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,421 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    545050333648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    188782748269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,952 miles (+4,219)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    410961365069
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass50,733 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    478822032653
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper rear axle wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,727 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    212231292709
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail50,727 miles (+328)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,727 miles
    Test number
    981652555527
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,399 miles (+303)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    751401818759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass50,096 miles (+556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    945228610968
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Wheel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from top of engine and rear of gearbox

  12. Pass49,540 miles (+760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,540 miles
    Test number
    220493330798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from top of engine and back of gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft UJ worn

  13. Pass48,780 miles (+631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    904536983263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak from top of engine and from back of gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear prop UJ has slight play/movement

  14. Pass48,149 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,149 miles
    Test number
    416244094202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,325 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    816607393212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,982 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    489300902421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,590 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,590 miles
    Test number
    429522001324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,247 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,247 miles
    Test number
    510398490229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,713 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    802016799280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,175 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    723037298294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,798 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    161452197277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    600808296249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 THX

Does S10 THX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 THX is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 THX?
The MOT on S10 THX is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 THX done?
S10 THX was recorded at 66,526 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
Has S10 THX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 THX has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S10 THX 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 S10 THX find?
S10 THX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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