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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S21 OSGMOT history

S21 OSG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S21 OSG green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
162,635 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 OSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 OSG was last recorded at 162,635 miles on 29 May 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,423 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,635 miles
  • 2024 – 162,423 miles
  • 2023 – 161,876 miles
  • 2022 – 161,874 miles
  • 2019 – 161,872 miles
  • 2018 – 161,871 miles
  • 2017 – 161,871 miles
  • 2016 – 161,824 miles
  • 2014 – 161,823 miles
  • 2013 – 159,529 miles
  • 2012 – 146,619 miles
  • 2011 – 135,070 miles
  • 2010 – 121,632 miles
  • 2009 – 110,870 miles
  • 2008 – 99,652 miles
  • 2007 – 90,531 miles
  • 2006 – 82,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,635 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated over axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,635 miles (+212)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    869064751402
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated over axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,423 miles (+547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,423 miles
    Test number
    174669645884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,876 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,876 miles
    Test number
    255296645402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,874 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    819780474943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,872 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,872 miles
    Test number
    923000694452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    161,871 miles
    Test number
    835155926857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,871 miles
    Test number
    792774039813
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  8. Pass161,871 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,871 miles
    Test number
    421623300904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,824 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,824 miles
    Test number
    359627793032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,823 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    397509184460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,529 miles (+12,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,529 miles
    Test number
    219819083263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,619 miles (+11,549)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    146,619 miles
    Test number
    208542592254
    • NoteBoth rear shock rubbers wearing
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteTyre wear n/s/r middle tread

  13. Pass135,070 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    989690601325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,949 miles (+13,317)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    825847181208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass121,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    150201160222
    • NoteSlight wear in rear propshaft uj

  16. Fail121,628 miles (+10,758)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,628 miles
    Test number
    921131660272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight wear in rear propshaft uj

  17. Pass110,870 miles (+11,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    123503889236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    603610188245
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail99,652 miles (+9,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    812530588222
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass90,531 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    314389087430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    421115746227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,608 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    682694246249
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S21 OSG

Does S21 OSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 OSG is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 OSG?
The MOT on S21 OSG is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 OSG done?
S21 OSG was recorded at 162,635 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has S21 OSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 OSG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S21 OSG 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 S21 OSG find?
S21 OSG passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated over axle; nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component tractor joint, and 1 more.

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