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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S2 NFJMOT history

S2 NFJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S2 NFJ red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,220 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S2 NFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S2 NFJ was last recorded at 173,220 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,117 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,220 miles
  • 2025 – 168,924 miles
  • 2024 – 165,012 miles
  • 2023 – 159,766 miles
  • 2022 – 154,997 miles
  • 2021 – 150,286 miles
  • 2020 – 147,124 miles
  • 2019 – 145,688 miles
  • 2018 – 142,980 miles
  • 2017 – 139,452 miles
  • 2016 – 133,892 miles
  • 2015 – 127,242 miles
  • 2014 – 119,549 miles
  • 2013 – 111,593 miles
  • 2012 – 103,666 miles
  • 2011 – 96,171 miles
  • 2010 – 88,925 miles
  • 2009 – 81,992 miles
  • 2008 – 72,046 miles
  • 2007 – 58,702 miles
  • 2006 – 44,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,220 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,220 miles
    Test number
    367808927136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail173,117 miles (+4,193)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,117 miles
    Test number
    648241357718
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass168,924 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,924 miles
    Test number
    723434035748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,012 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,012 miles
    Test number
    887275012019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,979 miles (+5,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,979 miles
    Test number
    122828349056
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass159,766 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,766 miles
    Test number
    326092276052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,997 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,997 miles
    Test number
    147226675198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,286 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,286 miles
    Test number
    783774202961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,124 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    147,124 miles
    Test number
    208684587390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass145,688 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    310181828864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,980 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,980 miles
    Test number
    598925426354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,452 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,452 miles
    Test number
    886222945578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,892 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,892 miles
    Test number
    526473887424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,242 miles (+7,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    745346185001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass119,549 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,549 miles
    Test number
    295647784017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,593 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    415205393077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,666 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    778146572014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,171 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    899054981070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,925 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,925 miles
    Test number
    850202380073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,992 miles (+9,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,992 miles
    Test number
    553077799051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,046 miles (+13,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    601022198100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass58,702 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    644363297134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    341717756100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S2 NFJ

Does S2 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S2 NFJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S2 NFJ?
The MOT on S2 NFJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S2 NFJ done?
S2 NFJ was recorded at 173,220 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has S2 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S2 NFJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S2 NFJ 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 S2 NFJ find?
S2 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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