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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S18 MKSMOT history

S18 MKS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S18 MKS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,327 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MKS
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
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MKS was last recorded at 169,327 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,315 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,327 miles
  • 2025 – 165,919 miles
  • 2024 – 161,993 miles
  • 2023 – 157,958 miles
  • 2022 – 154,960 miles
  • 2021 – 149,532 miles
  • 2020 – 146,345 miles
  • 2019 – 140,301 miles
  • 2018 – 130,668 miles
  • 2017 – 118,243 miles
  • 2016 – 104,744 miles
  • 2015 – 89,615 miles
  • 2014 – 78,962 miles
  • 2013 – 68,752 miles
  • 2012 – 59,056 miles
  • 2011 – 51,579 miles
  • 2010 – 45,458 miles
  • 2009 – 38,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,327 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,327 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,327 miles
    Test number
    833122937569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,315 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,315 miles
    Test number
    172623172678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass165,919 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    137491600652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,993 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,993 miles
    Test number
    452185140732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,958 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,958 miles
    Test number
    602062356738
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,960 miles (+5,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,960 miles
    Test number
    820569532460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,532 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,532 miles
    Test number
    690585682940
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass146,345 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,345 miles
    Test number
    193429449249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,301 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,301 miles
    Test number
    455786083312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,668 miles (+12,425)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    578389341132
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvance handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal, low bite point
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub oil seal weeping

  11. Pass118,243 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,243 miles
    Test number
    250762492818
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play o/s drop arm,, recommend attention (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal, has low bite point
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft, front coupling bolts loose,, recommend attention
    • AdvisoryRecommend check/top up brake fluid level

  12. Fail118,243 miles (+13,499)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,243 miles
    Test number
    637338557450
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working slight damage to lense etc (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play o/s drop arm,, recommend attention (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal, has low bite point
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft, front coupling bolts loose,, recommend attention
    • AdvisoryRecommend check/top up brake fluid level

  13. Pass104,744 miles (+15,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,744 miles
    Test number
    826157447105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass89,615 miles (+10,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    187812045404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,962 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,962 miles
    Test number
    118425744086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,752 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    867369443057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,056 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    597925352056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    636023051099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,579 miles (+6,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    658263751076
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  20. Pass45,458 miles (+7,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    990181060000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    172328059096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MKS

Does S18 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MKS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MKS?
The MOT on S18 MKS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 MKS done?
S18 MKS was recorded at 169,327 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,691 miles a year.
Has S18 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MKS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 MKS 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 S18 MKS find?
S18 MKS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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