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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

S26 HAYMOT history

S26 HAY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 64,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S26 HAY black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,720 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 HAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 HAY was last recorded at 64,720 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,894 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
4,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,720 miles
  • 2025 – 63,894 miles
  • 2024 – 60,762 miles
  • 2023 – 55,196 miles
  • 2022 – 53,107 miles
  • 2021 – 50,521 miles
  • 2020 – 48,289 miles
  • 2019 – 44,733 miles
  • 2018 – 30,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,720 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,720 miles (+826)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    304975500595
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,894 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    952893409890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,762 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    754223556289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,196 miles (+2,089)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,196 miles
    Test number
    309861454459
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass53,107 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    777100667720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,521 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    974270650017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,289 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    660023365434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    762528051286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,726 miles (+14,012)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    764211032321
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    349681562794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads over half worn

  11. Fail30,714 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    493768033009
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located jumped out of lower cup (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Coil spring not correctly located jumped out of lower cup (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads over half worn

Questions about S26 HAY

Does S26 HAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 HAY is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 HAY?
The MOT on S26 HAY is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 HAY done?
S26 HAY was recorded at 64,720 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
Has S26 HAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 HAY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S26 HAY 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 S26 HAY find?
S26 HAY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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