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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S14 RWMMOT history

S14 RWM is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

S14 RWM silver 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 RWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 RWM was last recorded at 171,875 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2011: 80,076 miles, lower than 800,076 miles on 10 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,872 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,875 miles
  • 2025 – 165,870 miles
  • 2024 – 158,692 miles
  • 2023 – 152,517 miles
  • 2022 – 145,558 miles
  • 2021 – 139,228 miles
  • 2020 – 131,880 miles
  • 2019 – 124,107 miles
  • 2018 – 116,352 miles
  • 2017 – 111,047 miles
  • 2016 – 104,337 miles
  • 2015 – 97,789 miles
  • 2014 – 95,317 miles
  • 2013 – 85,070 miles
  • 2012 – 84,499 miles
  • 2011 – 80,076 miles
  • 2010 – 64,685 miles
  • 2009 – 44,816 miles
  • 2008 – 29,554 miles
  • 2007 – 28,796 miles
  • 2006 – 20,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All tyres starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,875 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,875 miles
    Test number
    564265735519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail171,872 miles (+6,002)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,872 miles
    Test number
    568564582388
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,870 miles (+7,178)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,870 miles
    Test number
    627536737761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,692 miles (+6,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,692 miles
    Test number
    602678561249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass152,517 miles (+6,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,517 miles
    Test number
    189133368026
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,558 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,558 miles
    Test number
    849414258825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail145,480 miles (+6,252)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,480 miles
    Test number
    531174039889
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass139,228 miles (+7,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,228 miles
    Test number
    196783388029
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,880 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,880 miles
    Test number
    697857725370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,107 miles (+7,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,107 miles
    Test number
    449399625126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,352 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    228472065556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,047 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,047 miles
    Test number
    755840787043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack

  13. Fail111,047 miles (+6,710)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,047 miles
    Test number
    738347396554
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working need new bulb holder and connector plug (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack

  14. Pass104,337 miles (+6,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,337 miles
    Test number
    373211806915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass97,789 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    345490855041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,317 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    628471864295
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail95,313 miles (+10,243)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    126919254269
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,070 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    368689123202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,874 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    426507873044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,499 miles (+4,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    159594732418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass80,076 miles (-720,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    638203941073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail800,076 miles (+735,391)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    800,076 miles
    Test number
    596571641042
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteMaber air bag light on

  23. Pass64,685 miles (+19,869)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    694563340086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,816 miles (+15,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    664585039080
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass29,554 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,554 miles
    Test number
    104971838494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,796 miles (+7,931)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    862043857041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,865 miles
    Test number
    811979066007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 RWM

Does S14 RWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 RWM is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 RWM?
The MOT on S14 RWM is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 RWM done?
S14 RWM was recorded at 171,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has S14 RWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 RWM has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 RWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S14 RWM find?
S14 RWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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