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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S113 MECMOT history

S113 MEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 114,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S113 MEC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,279 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S113 MEC was last recorded at 114,279 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,440 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,279 miles
  • 2025 – 113,440 miles
  • 2024 – 112,196 miles
  • 2023 – 111,651 miles
  • 2022 – 110,875 miles
  • 2021 – 110,256 miles
  • 2020 – 108,803 miles
  • 2019 – 107,832 miles
  • 2018 – 106,602 miles
  • 2017 – 105,325 miles
  • 2016 – 104,257 miles
  • 2015 – 103,197 miles
  • 2014 – 101,449 miles
  • 2013 – 99,128 miles
  • 2012 – 96,595 miles
  • 2010 – 93,082 miles
  • 2009 – 89,852 miles
  • 2008 – 83,493 miles
  • 2007 – 78,048 miles
  • 2006 – 70,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Intermediate drop arm insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,279 miles (+839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    644138415727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,440 miles
    Test number
    952251896249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail113,438 miles (+1,242)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    331487738039
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,196 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    817108042083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    329865245741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,651 miles (+776)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    458120414061
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ta bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass110,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,875 miles
    Test number
    964564909613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,873 miles (+617)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    753381158722
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,256 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    197517464411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,803 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    493066492498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    582503897281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Fail107,832 miles (+1,230)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    247897408977
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  13. Pass106,602 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    441825724124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass105,325 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,325 miles
    Test number
    929362468913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    774360631902
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside very dirty and rusty

  16. Fail104,257 miles (+1,060)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    939824695416
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front fixing is loose (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside very dirty and rusty

  17. Pass103,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    136073865461
    • NoteCorrosion in rear panel
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is very dirty

  18. Fail103,197 miles (+1,748)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    558833465081
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCorrosion in rear panel
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle is very dirty
    • NoteN/s mirror is broken.

  19. Pass101,449 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    915738854099
    • NoteChassis rusty at rear
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteUnderside very muddy

  20. Fail101,445 miles (+2,317)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    496647354086
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChassis rusty at rear
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteUnderside very muddy

  21. Pass99,128 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    725568953060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes are worn.
    • NoteO/s seat belt webbing is badly damage
    • NoteRear panel is rusty.

  22. Fail99,127 miles (+2,532)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,127 miles
    Test number
    189447153057
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes are worn.
    • NoteO/s seat belt webbing is badly damage
    • NoteRear panel is rusty.

  23. Pass96,595 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    755361662069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,586 miles (+3,504)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    716949252074
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront hockey stick bushes deteriated
    • NoteRear cross member corroded will require welding soon

  25. Pass93,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    511562670256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,082 miles (+86)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    672192070235
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  27. Fail92,996 miles (+3,144)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    203240050244
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass89,852 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    724929589115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,828 miles (+6,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    683707989111
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  30. Pass83,493 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    800379368127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass78,048 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    591827337067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass70,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    261850016032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail70,469 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    184570116078
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about S113 MEC

Does S113 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S113 MEC is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S113 MEC?
The MOT on S113 MEC is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S113 MEC done?
S113 MEC was recorded at 114,279 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has S113 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 MEC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S113 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 S113 MEC find?
S113 MEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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