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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S16 HVYMOT history

S16 HVY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S16 HVY blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,269 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HVY was last recorded at 90,269 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,003 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,266 miles
Average per year
4,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,269 miles
  • 2025 – 88,003 miles
  • 2024 – 85,968 miles
  • 2023 – 84,660 miles
  • 2022 – 81,676 miles
  • 2021 – 78,497 miles
  • 2020 – 77,447 miles
  • 2019 – 72,568 miles
  • 2018 – 58,364 miles
  • 2017 – 52,411 miles
  • 2016 – 44,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,269 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,269 miles (+2,266)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    375822070190
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass88,003 miles (+2,035)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    625804470792
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass85,968 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    409600677906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,660 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    928325604067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,676 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    478098396819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,497 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    834730757824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,447 miles (+4,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    120572181557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass72,568 miles (+14,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    203950146428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,364 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    652364582670
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
  10. Pass52,411 miles (+7,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    332813379973
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
  11. Pass44,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    479856440795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S16 HVY

Does S16 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HVY is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HVY?
The MOT on S16 HVY is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HVY done?
S16 HVY was recorded at 90,269 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
Has S16 HVY ever failed its MOT?
No. S16 HVY has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S16 HVY 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 S16 HVY find?
S16 HVY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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