Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
S18 SFDMOT history
S18 SFD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,489 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 104,489 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 SFD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 SFD was last recorded at 104,489 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 11,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Apr 2012: 55,506 miles, lower than 519,965 miles on 4 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,012 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,477 miles
- Average per year
- 3,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,489 miles
- 2024 – 93,012 miles
- 2023 – 83,858 miles
- 2022 – 83,685 miles
- 2021 – 82,195 miles
- 2020 – 81,470 miles
- 2019 – 79,321 miles
- 2018 – 76,521 miles
- 2017 – 73,585 miles
- 2016 – 70,560 miles
- 2015 – 67,044 miles
- 2014 – 62,882 miles
- 2013 – 59,191 miles
- 2012 – 55,506 miles
- 2011 – 519,965 miles
- 2010 – 47,744 miles
- 2009 – 43,725 miles
- 2008 – 39,486 miles
- 2007 – 35,701 miles
- 2006 – 31,166 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,489 miles
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,489 miles (+11,477)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 104,489 miles
- Test number
- 628838975170
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass93,012 miles (+9,154)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 93,012 miles
- Test number
- 936158074052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,858 miles (+173)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,858 miles
- Test number
- 334266071930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,685 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,685 miles
- Test number
- 290486764936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,195 miles (+725)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,195 miles
- Test number
- 875709695833
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber turrets showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight seepage from front swivels
Pass81,470 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2021
- Odometer
- 81,470 miles
- Test number
- 353821857088
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels
Fail81,459 miles (+2,138)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,459 miles
- Test number
- 922964304979
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels
Pass79,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2020
- Odometer
- 79,321 miles
- Test number
- 167692466148
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,312 miles (+2,791)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,312 miles
- Test number
- 181631545974
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,521 miles (+2,936)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 76,521 miles
- Test number
- 750257357036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,585 miles (+3,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,585 miles
- Test number
- 665361373554
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s bulkhead/footwells (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,560 miles
- Test number
- 612988460691
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded at rear joint
Fail70,550 miles (+3,506)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,550 miles
- Test number
- 193098509877
- FailureBall joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint on steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded at rear joint
Pass67,044 miles (+4,162)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 67,044 miles
- Test number
- 498708315180
- NoteExhaust corroded at exhaust joint
Pass62,882 miles (+3,691)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 62,882 miles
- Test number
- 689413114100
- NoteExhaust corroded at joint
Pass59,191 miles (+3,685)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 59,191 miles
- Test number
- 396426303121
- NoteExhaust corroded at joints
Pass55,506 miles (-464,459)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,506 miles
- Test number
- 525632202128
- NoteRear exhaust corroded at joint
Pass519,965 miles (+472,221)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 519,965 miles
- Test number
- 458874321149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,744 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,744 miles
- Test number
- 954777410178
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass43,725 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,725 miles
- Test number
- 140693619157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,486 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 39,486 miles
- Test number
- 270232518488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,701 miles (+4,535)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,701 miles
- Test number
- 640141127172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFRONT NO PLATE CRACKED
Pass31,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,166 miles
- Test number
- 364443026192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S18 SFD
- Does S18 SFD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 SFD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S18 SFD?
- The MOT on S18 SFD is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 SFD done?
- S18 SFD was recorded at 104,489 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
- Has S18 SFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 SFD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on S18 SFD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 SFD find?
- S18 SFD passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: steering box leaking oil.
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