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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

S16 ULXMOT history

S16 ULX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S16 ULX blue 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,134 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ULX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ULX was last recorded at 111,134 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,465 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,669 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,134 miles
  • 2025 – 109,465 miles
  • 2024 – 107,231 miles
  • 2023 – 104,383 miles
  • 2022 – 101,768 miles
  • 2021 – 97,259 miles
  • 2020 – 93,147 miles
  • 2019 – 87,878 miles
  • 2018 – 80,290 miles
  • 2017 – 73,428 miles
  • 2016 – 66,031 miles
  • 2015 – 58,835 miles
  • 2014 – 50,616 miles
  • 2013 – 44,585 miles
  • 2012 – 35,582 miles
  • 2011 – 25,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,134 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,134 miles (+1,669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,134 miles
    Test number
    139970374465
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,465 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    860774317430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail109,442 miles (+2,211)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    173131206468
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    440218853508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail107,231 miles (+2,848)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    799365817753
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,383 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    484004532259
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail104,383 miles (+2,615)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    842861540310
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass101,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    472420637175
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,768 miles (+4,509)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    877190222855
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,259 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    573250580441
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail97,259 miles (+4,112)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    170114227032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass93,147 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    754516524292
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail93,147 miles (+5,269)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    192602368030
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  14. Pass87,878 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    534669071472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  15. Fail87,878 miles (+7,588)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    250799742991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass80,290 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    130930491765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail80,290 miles (+6,862)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    471719972784
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass73,428 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    384701863194
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail73,428 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    884286562887
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass66,031 miles (+7,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    380915166593
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  21. Pass58,835 miles (+8,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    679663285189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass50,616 miles (+6,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    255189984102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    455687073186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,585 miles (+9,003)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    976667673155
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass35,582 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    305534392198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,849 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    147919171107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass25,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    547929671132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S16 ULX

Does S16 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ULX is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ULX?
The MOT on S16 ULX is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ULX done?
S16 ULX was recorded at 111,134 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has S16 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ULX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 ULX 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 ULX find?
S16 ULX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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