Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
S20 COVMOT history
S20 COV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 200,630 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 COV
- 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
- 13 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 COV was last recorded at 200,630 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 1,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 198,784 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,846 miles
- Average per year
- 10,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 200,630 miles
- 2023 – 198,784 miles
- 2022 – 195,388 miles
- 2021 – 194,839 miles
- 2020 – 187,393 miles
- 2019 – 178,600 miles
- 2018 – 171,345 miles
- 2017 – 157,988 miles
- 2016 – 147,759 miles
- 2015 – 135,997 miles
- 2014 – 127,657 miles
- 2013 – 115,494 miles
- 2012 – 102,476 miles
- 2011 – 87,882 miles
- 2010 – 71,574 miles
- 2009 – 43,729 miles
- 2008 – 27,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,630 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear (5.3.6 (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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,630 miles (+1,846)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 200,630 miles
- Test number
- 794014121607
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass198,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 198,784 miles
- Test number
- 824796726841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,784 miles (+85)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,784 miles
- Test number
- 748607206840
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Master cylinder to compensator (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail198,699 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,699 miles
- Test number
- 478900363792
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 as chalked by servo (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass195,388 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 195,388 miles
- Test number
- 112763852685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,839 miles (+7,446)14 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,839 miles
- Test number
- 415648487975
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass187,393 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 187,393 miles
- Test number
- 575541748688
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail187,392 miles (+8,792)5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,392 miles
- Test number
- 513434150312
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,600 miles (+7,255)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 178,600 miles
- Test number
- 604988711888
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion along length of chassis
Pass171,345 miles (+13,357)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 171,345 miles
- Test number
- 134880783518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,988 miles (+10,229)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 157,988 miles
- Test number
- 388982699059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,759 miles (+11,762)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 147,759 miles
- Test number
- 447627647751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,997 miles (+8,340)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 135,997 miles
- Test number
- 279633485458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,657 miles (+12,163)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 127,657 miles
- Test number
- 799142134284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,494 miles (+13,018)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 115,494 miles
- Test number
- 319891723403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass102,476 miles (+14,594)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 102,476 miles
- Test number
- 128425912215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,882 miles (+16,308)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 87,882 miles
- Test number
- 546290411200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,574 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,574 miles
- Test number
- 311118500257
- NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
- NoteRear differential seal leaking
Fail71,574 miles (+27,845)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,574 miles
- Test number
- 181888300276
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
- NoteRear differential seal leaking
Pass43,729 miles (+16,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,729 miles
- Test number
- 274170479089
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass27,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,684 miles
- Test number
- 271102858046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 COV
- Does S20 COV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S20 COV expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S20 COV?
- The MOT on S20 COV expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S20 COV done?
- S20 COV was recorded at 200,630 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 10,118 miles a year.
- Has S20 COV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 COV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on S20 COV 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 S20 COV find?
- S20 COV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front, and 1 more.
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