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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

S16 LBWMOT history

S16 LBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S16 LBW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
105,294 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LBW was last recorded at 105,294 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,802 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,492 miles
Average per year
5,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,294 miles
  • 2025 – 96,802 miles
  • 2023 – 86,871 miles
  • 2022 – 86,862 miles
  • 2021 – 86,133 miles
  • 2020 – 77,035 miles
  • 2019 – 66,508 miles
  • 2018 – 56,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,294 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,294 miles (+8,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    616759501842
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass96,802 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    584974370612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,235 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    652860042739
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail96,235 miles (+9,364)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    788760710457
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fast speed (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass86,871 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    348742517919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,862 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    675322457645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    927171533271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,133 miles (+9,098)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    619036709810
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,035 miles (+10,527)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    386886508185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,508 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    406292813074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,507 miles (+9,921)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    239468930112
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass56,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    847763850275
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S16 LBW

Does S16 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 LBW is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 LBW?
The MOT on S16 LBW is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 LBW done?
S16 LBW was recorded at 105,294 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,916 miles a year.
Has S16 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LBW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 LBW 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 LBW find?
S16 LBW passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.

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