
Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc
S17 TKAMOT history
S17 TKA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,495 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 121,495 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,934 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 TKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 TKA was last recorded at 121,495 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,417 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,078 miles
- Average per year
- 8,934 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,495 miles
- 2025 – 117,417 miles
- 2024 – 111,532 miles
- 2023 – 104,444 miles
- 2022 – 92,819 miles
- 2021 – 86,800 miles
- 2020 – 76,634 miles
- 2019 – 65,226 miles
- 2018 – 53,050 miles
- 2017 – 41,185 miles
- 2016 – 31,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above suspension mount on chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Slight hub leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,495 miles (+4,078)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 121,495 miles
- Test number
- 808364475092
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,417 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,417 miles
- Test number
- 983672560866
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,417 miles (+5,885)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,417 miles
- Test number
- 174444197807
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,532 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,532 miles
- Test number
- 728527135307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above suspension mount on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,532 miles (+7,088)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,532 miles
- Test number
- 182384517904
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above suspension mount on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,444 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,444 miles
- Test number
- 407947516157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight hub leak
Fail104,444 miles (+11,625)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,444 miles
- Test number
- 655382220812
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight hub leak
Pass92,819 miles (+6,019)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,819 miles
- Test number
- 974576793485
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass86,800 miles (+10,166)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,800 miles
- Test number
- 894538568619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,634 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,634 miles
- Test number
- 310291041139
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
Fail76,634 miles (+11,408)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,634 miles
- Test number
- 368908854162
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in various places outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre screw in tread
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
Pass65,226 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 65,226 miles
- Test number
- 961331265127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail65,222 miles (+12,172)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,222 miles
- Test number
- 744597335825
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,050 miles (+11,865)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,050 miles
- Test number
- 711927702334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 41,185 miles
- Test number
- 689587580622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,185 miles (+9,582)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,185 miles
- Test number
- 785023138380
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass31,603 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 31,603 miles
- Test number
- 217297701417
- AdvisoryBrake pads wearing
- AdvisoryF diff seal weeping
- AdvisoryProp bolts loose
- AdvisorySlight play in drop arm track rod end
Questions about S17 TKA
- Does S17 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 TKA is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 TKA?
- The MOT on S17 TKA is valid until 13 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 TKA done?
- S17 TKA was recorded at 121,495 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 8,934 miles a year.
- Has S17 TKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 TKA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S17 TKA 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 TKA find?
- S17 TKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 2 more.
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