Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc
S18 TCOMOT history
S18 TCO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 135,704 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 TCO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 TCO was last recorded at 135,704 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,393 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,311 miles
- Average per year
- 7,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,704 miles
- 2025 – 130,393 miles
- 2024 – 123,071 miles
- 2023 – 120,601 miles
- 2022 – 116,500 miles
- 2021 – 112,934 miles
- 2020 – 108,501 miles
- 2019 – 103,629 miles
- 2018 – 94,424 miles
- 2017 – 83,167 miles
- 2016 – 70,934 miles
- 2015 – 57,951 miles
- 2014 – 47,625 miles
- 2013 – 39,366 miles
- 2012 – 34,415 miles
- 2011 – 28,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,704 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE IS MUDDY
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Both front swivel joints weeping oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,704 miles (+5,311)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 135,704 miles
- Test number
- 684952067368
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE IS MUDDY
Pass130,393 miles (+7,322)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 130,393 miles
- Test number
- 917476422121
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,071 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 123,071 miles
- Test number
- 801473182734
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- 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 pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints weeping oil
Fail123,069 miles (+2,468)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,069 miles
- Test number
- 253695714352
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper bush on link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- 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 pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints weeping oil
Pass120,601 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,601 miles
- Test number
- 693935364938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drag link ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar "D" bush slight play (both)
Pass116,500 miles (+3,566)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 116,500 miles
- Test number
- 397577408710
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass112,934 miles (+4,433)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 112,934 miles
- Test number
- 885917309112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,501 miles (+4,872)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,501 miles
- Test number
- 784766554163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,629 miles (+9,205)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 562843933021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,424 miles (+11,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 94,424 miles
- Test number
- 407775012229
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass83,167 miles (+12,233)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,167 miles
- Test number
- 909392302876
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass70,934 miles (+12,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 70,934 miles
- Test number
- 617776620482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass57,951 miles (+10,326)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 57,951 miles
- Test number
- 427052415020
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteN/s/f king pin seal leaking grease
- NoteRear diff seal leaking oil
Pass47,625 miles (+8,259)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 47,625 miles
- Test number
- 946070224077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,366 miles (+4,951)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 39,366 miles
- Test number
- 935641923088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,415 miles (+5,527)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 34,415 miles
- Test number
- 545429112049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 28,888 miles
- Test number
- 188571421072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 TCO
- Does S18 TCO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 TCO is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 TCO?
- The MOT on S18 TCO is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 TCO done?
- S18 TCO was recorded at 135,704 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,018 miles a year.
- Has S18 TCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 TCO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S18 TCO 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 TCO find?
- S18 TCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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