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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

S22 MOCMOT history

S22 MOC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S22 MOC blue 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,757 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 MOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 MOC was last recorded at 66,757 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2015: 15,978 miles, lower than 15,979 miles on 19 Nov 2015.

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
66,754 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,757 miles
  • 2025 – 62,107 miles
  • 2024 – 59,334 miles
  • 2023 – 52,175 miles
  • 2022 – 43,089 miles
  • 2021 – 38,650 miles
  • 2020 – 29,596 miles
  • 2019 – 24,411 miles
  • 2018 – 24,084 miles
  • 2017 – 19,919 miles
  • 2016 – 19,354 miles
  • 2015 – 15,978 miles
  • 2014 – 12,513 miles
  • 2013 – 10,254 miles
  • 2012 – 8,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,757 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    235322915756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail66,754 miles (+4,647)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    242329487243
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipes along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass62,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    527897572615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,107 miles (+2,773)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    162252568155
    • DangerousRear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,334 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    574192706678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,331 miles (+7,156)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    363248570815
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner seal of steering swivel sphere (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,175 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    615862044860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail52,173 miles (+9,084)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    987524604850
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass43,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,089 miles
    Test number
    999045448134
    • AdvisoryFront Play in both wiper boxes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal, retaining ring excessively corroded and swivel ball pitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal, retaining ring excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail43,084 miles (+4,434)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    461425119821
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in both wiper boxes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal, retaining ring excessively corroded and swivel ball pitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal, retaining ring excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass38,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    169888897284
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail38,650 miles (+9,054)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    953925210307
    • MajorCentral Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass29,596 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    133072058368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,590 miles (+5,179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,590 miles
    Test number
    880080793544
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass24,411 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    24,411 miles
    Test number
    641171845373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    481881302616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail24,084 miles (+4,165)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    284701753375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass19,919 miles (+565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,919 miles
    Test number
    559702835457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass19,354 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    376454840311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,978 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    338568877337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,979 miles (+3,466)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    906086267031
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  22. Pass12,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    225354884041
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop

  23. Fail12,513 miles (+2,259)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,513 miles
    Test number
    268529674078
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop

  24. Pass10,254 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,254 miles
    Test number
    966835083059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,113 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    10,113 miles
    Test number
    679244313096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass8,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,566 miles
    Test number
    866093922069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 MOC

Does S22 MOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 MOC is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 MOC?
The MOT on S22 MOC is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 MOC done?
S22 MOC was recorded at 66,757 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has S22 MOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 MOC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S22 MOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S22 MOC find?
S22 MOC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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