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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S26 TOMMOT history

S26 TOM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S26 TOM 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,359 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 TOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 TOM was last recorded at 124,359 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,976 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,383 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,359 miles
  • 2020 – 117,976 miles
  • 2019 – 116,650 miles
  • 2018 – 114,584 miles
  • 2017 – 113,032 miles
  • 2016 – 110,543 miles
  • 2015 – 107,157 miles
  • 2014 – 102,060 miles
  • 2013 – 96,213 miles
  • 2012 – 91,507 miles
  • 2011 – 87,874 miles
  • 2010 – 83,493 miles
  • 2009 – 78,927 miles
  • 2008 – 74,708 miles
  • 2007 – 69,849 miles
  • 2006 – 64,300 miles
  • 2005 – 57,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,359 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,359 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    110547876166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    173332977972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,972 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,972 miles
    Test number
    578157373206
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

  4. Pass116,650 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,650 miles
    Test number
    347667215676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,584 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,584 miles
    Test number
    713124458382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,032 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,032 miles
    Test number
    906051066951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,543 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    167473322395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,157 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    488521856359
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail107,155 miles (+5,095)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    712459913261
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass102,060 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    369420684413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,213 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    397372163269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail189,175 miles (+97,668)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,175 miles
    Test number
    715942863250
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass91,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    237731672211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,507 miles (+3,633)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    866411272229
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  15. Pass87,874 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    507671291299
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe nut ,hose end, slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in play in prop shaft joints, x3

  16. Fail87,874 miles (+4,381)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    575070091204
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe nut ,hose end, slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in play in prop shaft joints, x3

  17. Pass83,493 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    911889780258
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
    • NoteFront axle bushes silghtly deteriorated

  18. Fail83,493 miles (+4,566)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    900415580299
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
    • NoteFront axle bushes silghtly deteriorated

  19. Pass78,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    842059979243
    • 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)

  20. Fail78,927 miles (+4,219)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    432029179263
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass74,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    362726678414
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  22. Fail74,708 miles (+4,859)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    764665178222
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  23. Pass69,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,849 miles
    Test number
    690517577201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,849 miles (+5,549)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,849 miles
    Test number
    241397877213
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass64,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    142095786277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,300 miles (+6,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    442055386294
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  27. Pass57,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    410247685241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,511 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    132057685276
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play in front prop joint
    • NoteSlight play in rear shock absorber top bushes (n/s+o/s)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

Questions about S26 TOM

Does S26 TOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TOM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 TOM?
The MOT on S26 TOM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 TOM done?
S26 TOM was recorded at 124,359 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has S26 TOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 TOM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S26 TOM 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 TOM find?
S26 TOM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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