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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S20 MNHMOT history

S20 MNH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

S20 MNH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,869 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MNH was last recorded at 115,869 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2019: 71,622 miles, lower than 116,224 miles on 25 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,964 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,905 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,869 miles
  • 2025 – 113,964 miles
  • 2024 – 111,321 miles
  • 2023 – 104,772 miles
  • 2022 – 98,295 miles
  • 2021 – 90,475 miles
  • 2020 – 81,990 miles
  • 2019 – 71,622 miles
  • 2018 – 64,030 miles
  • 2017 – 58,578 miles
  • 2016 – 54,100 miles
  • 2015 – 49,546 miles
  • 2014 – 45,390 miles
  • 2013 – 40,979 miles
  • 2011 – 33,755 miles
  • 2010 – 27,364 miles
  • 2009 – 21,092 miles
  • 2008 – 14,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,869 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    799051993613
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,869 miles (+1,905)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,869 miles
    Test number
    539293673696
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,964 miles
    Test number
    119119867692
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,964 miles (+2,643)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,964 miles
    Test number
    830950121894
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,321 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    141554243612
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,319 miles (+6,547)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    733941317785
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass104,772 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    879621330041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,770 miles (+6,475)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    795071604524
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,295 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,295 miles
    Test number
    910190796488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,292 miles (+7,817)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,292 miles
    Test number
    415766379761
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play locking clamp loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,475 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,475 miles
    Test number
    356587024507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,470 miles (+8,480)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    105810746552
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,990 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,990 miles
    Test number
    245508351940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  14. Fail81,988 miles (+10,366)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    904766534950
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  15. Pass71,622 miles (-44,602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    349190291387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,224 miles (+52,194)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    546445068383
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass64,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    296091770931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,030 miles (+5,452)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    523011960715
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass58,578 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    685717022992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,100 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    946525895889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,098 miles (+4,552)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    983310845904
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel no adjustment left (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront rear u/j worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    767167155003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,546 miles (+4,156)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    539626955013
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass45,390 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    367649654042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  25. Fail45,384 miles (+4,405)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    599617454055
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  26. Pass40,979 miles (+7,224)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    986909953064
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside and Offside front hubs seals weaping
    • NoteVehicle underside in a dirty condition

  27. Pass33,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,755 miles
    Test number
    316041351262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail33,755 miles (+6,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,755 miles
    Test number
    825191851237
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass27,364 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,364 miles
    Test number
    512801950283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass21,092 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,092 miles
    Test number
    514930159283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass14,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,133 miles
    Test number
    744243458225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 MNH

Does S20 MNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 MNH is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 MNH?
The MOT on S20 MNH is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 MNH done?
S20 MNH was recorded at 115,869 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has S20 MNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MNH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 MNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 MNH find?
S20 MNH passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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