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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S31 FOTMOT history

S31 FOT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S31 FOT green 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,488 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 FOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 FOT was last recorded at 168,488 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,624 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
7,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,488 miles
  • 2025 – 166,624 miles
  • 2024 – 163,891 miles
  • 2023 – 163,763 miles
  • 2021 – 159,458 miles
  • 2020 – 144,861 miles
  • 2019 – 136,340 miles
  • 2018 – 131,150 miles
  • 2017 – 124,917 miles
  • 2016 – 118,960 miles
  • 2015 – 108,481 miles
  • 2014 – 93,428 miles
  • 2013 – 85,328 miles
  • 2012 – 77,076 miles
  • 2011 – 64,877 miles
  • 2010 – 54,138 miles
  • 2009 – 44,829 miles
  • 2008 – 31,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,488 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Middle cross-member under gearbox insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,488 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,488 miles
    Test number
    446640568610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,624 miles (+2,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,624 miles
    Test number
    198745377292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass163,891 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,891 miles
    Test number
    216692006787
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,763 miles (+4,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    163,763 miles
    Test number
    757675634626
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,458 miles (+14,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,458 miles
    Test number
    130788820197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,861 miles (+8,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,861 miles
    Test number
    396675246147
    • AdvisoryFront both front steering joints weeping
    • AdvisoryFront differential has a slight oil leak

  7. Pass136,340 miles (+5,190)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    960748491369
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryTransfer box oil leak

  8. Pass131,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,150 miles
    Test number
    867776055632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail131,150 miles (+6,233)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,150 miles
    Test number
    391653370762
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass124,917 miles (+5,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    518860430603
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass118,960 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    490500363828
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMiddle cross-member under gearbox insecure.

  12. Fail118,825 miles (+10,344)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    617530890582
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMiddle cross-member under gearbox insecure.

  13. Pass108,481 miles (+15,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    688948225196
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass93,428 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,428 miles
    Test number
    575413744165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,328 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    787029623174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,076 miles (+12,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    579796132199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,877 miles (+10,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    496684131176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,138 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    570054730126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,829 miles (+12,974)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    191905139150
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f swivel housings slightly weaping oil
    • NoteRear diff slightly weaping oil
    • NoteTransfer box weaping oil from rear seal not excessive

  20. Pass31,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    731370818150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S31 FOT

Does S31 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 FOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 FOT?
The MOT on S31 FOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 FOT done?
S31 FOT was recorded at 168,488 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,494 miles a year.
Has S31 FOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 FOT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S31 FOT 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 S31 FOT find?
S31 FOT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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