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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S115 OECMOT history

S115 OEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S115 OEC red 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,640 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 OEC
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
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 OEC was last recorded at 142,640 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,568 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,640 miles
  • 2025 – 140,568 miles
  • 2024 – 138,253 miles
  • 2023 – 135,509 miles
  • 2022 – 133,055 miles
  • 2021 – 130,390 miles
  • 2020 – 127,781 miles
  • 2019 – 125,493 miles
  • 2018 – 122,775 miles
  • 2017 – 119,845 miles
  • 2016 – 116,573 miles
  • 2015 – 112,935 miles
  • 2014 – 108,787 miles
  • 2013 – 104,908 miles
  • 2012 – 101,419 miles
  • 2011 – 97,175 miles
  • 2010 – 93,461 miles
  • 2009 – 89,787 miles
  • 2008 – 83,843 miles
  • 2007 – 78,482 miles
  • 2006 – 74,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,640 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Chassis has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,640 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,640 miles
    Test number
    221384656803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass140,568 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,568 miles
    Test number
    278061164885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,253 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    296691321915
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    909905366041
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,509 miles (+2,454)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,509 miles
    Test number
    129595525009
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,055 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,055 miles
    Test number
    566451905584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,390 miles (+2,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    977159358835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,781 miles (+2,288)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    570473356033
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass125,493 miles (+2,718)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    846869025866
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,775 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    624397783780
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis has corrosion

  11. Fail122,771 miles (+2,926)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,771 miles
    Test number
    262411822570
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg/cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi pipe mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis has corrosion

  12. Pass119,845 miles (+3,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    814190749014
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass116,573 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,573 miles
    Test number
    179212298779
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  14. Pass112,935 miles (+4,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    117130765805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  15. Pass108,787 miles (+3,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,787 miles
    Test number
    697713474279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass104,908 miles (+3,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    248282163248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,419 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    295945362269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,175 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    925892861295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,461 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    860726380259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,787 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,787 miles
    Test number
    954657489230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,843 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,843 miles
    Test number
    960813488207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,482 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    313158987467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    102090396262
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S115 OEC

Does S115 OEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 OEC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 OEC?
The MOT on S115 OEC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 OEC done?
S115 OEC was recorded at 142,640 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has S115 OEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 OEC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S115 OEC 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 S115 OEC find?
S115 OEC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front trackrod; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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