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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S17 ERFMOT history

S17 ERF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S17 ERF green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,345 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 ERF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 ERF was last recorded at 166,345 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,884 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,461 miles
Average per year
6,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,345 miles
  • 2025 – 160,884 miles
  • 2024 – 155,643 miles
  • 2023 – 155,044 miles
  • 2018 – 151,181 miles
  • 2017 – 144,206 miles
  • 2016 – 138,978 miles
  • 2015 – 128,972 miles
  • 2014 – 118,411 miles
  • 2013 – 105,578 miles
  • 2012 – 95,997 miles
  • 2011 – 84,047 miles
  • 2010 – 70,026 miles
  • 2009 – 53,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    660505140249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail166,345 miles (+5,461)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    105349788957
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass160,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,884 miles
    Test number
    730467419474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail160,884 miles (+5,241)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,884 miles
    Test number
    918934949943
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass155,643 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,643 miles
    Test number
    735515343022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,044 miles (+3,863)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,044 miles
    Test number
    720033055742
    • 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) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass151,181 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,181 miles
    Test number
    616708543675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both outers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail151,136 miles (+6,930)3 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    882950379474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up swivel joint bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both outers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass144,206 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    994557832837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail144,202 miles (+5,224)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,202 miles
    Test number
    705029115040
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass138,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    304525416905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail138,978 miles (+10,006)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    350362368529
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass128,972 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    642491466260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail128,970 miles (+10,559)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,970 miles
    Test number
    992643907320
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass118,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    985070184260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail118,411 miles (+12,833)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    515567474226
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass105,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    507541063292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail105,573 miles (+9,576)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,573 miles
    Test number
    375591463410
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass95,997 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,997 miles
    Test number
    527339372292
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail95,996 miles (+11,949)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    879818172210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass84,047 miles (+14,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    756993571259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass70,026 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    361551470437
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail70,026 miles (+16,708)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,026 miles
    Test number
    691641970232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass53,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    104350269231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,318 miles
    Test number
    682540269239
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S17 ERF

Does S17 ERF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 ERF is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 ERF?
The MOT on S17 ERF is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 ERF done?
S17 ERF was recorded at 166,345 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,853 miles a year.
Has S17 ERF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 ERF has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 ERF 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 S17 ERF find?
S17 ERF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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