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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S14 EMAMOT history

S14 EMA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S14 EMA white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,701 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 EMA was last recorded at 74,701 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,701 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,701 miles
  • 2025 – 68,484 miles
  • 2024 – 63,468 miles
  • 2023 – 59,278 miles
  • 2022 – 55,858 miles
  • 2021 – 50,502 miles
  • 2020 – 43,919 miles
  • 2019 – 36,676 miles
  • 2018 – 29,788 miles
  • 2017 – 18,615 miles
  • 2016 – 14,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,701 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 rear shocker cover adrift

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front slight leak from cv joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Cover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,701 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    731061143350
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail74,701 miles (+6,217)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    565305177346
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass68,484 miles (+5,016)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    382358818400
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front CV joint leaking
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,468 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    744032778147
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail63,468 miles (+4,190)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    686853703507
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass59,278 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    686835533524
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • 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 slight leak from cv joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail59,278 miles (+3,420)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    921969786919
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • 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 slight leak from cv joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,858 miles (+5,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,858 miles
    Test number
    995042446313
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak from cv joint seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,502 miles
    Test number
    439795764785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak from cv joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror loose

  10. Fail50,502 miles (+6,583)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,502 miles
    Test number
    206564059720
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak from cv joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker cover adrift
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror loose

  11. Pass43,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    602459956567
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented for an M.O.T in a dirty condition

  12. Fail43,919 miles (+7,243)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,919 miles
    Test number
    165578313762
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented for an M.O.T in a dirty condition

  13. Pass36,676 miles (+6,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,676 miles
    Test number
    853853853022
    • AdvisoryFront differential seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv joint slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryTransfer-box front prop seal slight leak

  14. Pass29,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    286719173660
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

  15. Fail29,788 miles (+11,173)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    751617443570
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

  16. Pass18,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,615 miles
    Test number
    280471343943
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

  17. Fail18,615 miles (+4,264)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,615 miles
    Test number
    872908132206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCover adrift on offside rear shock absorber

  18. Pass14,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,351 miles
    Test number
    968420608942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 EMA

Does S14 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 EMA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 EMA?
The MOT on S14 EMA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 EMA done?
S14 EMA was recorded at 74,701 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has S14 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 EMA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 EMA 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 S14 EMA find?
S14 EMA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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