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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

S31 RBCMOT history

S31 RBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

S31 RBC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,954 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 RBC was last recorded at 141,954 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,413 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,541 miles
Average per year
8,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,954 miles
  • 2025 – 135,413 miles
  • 2024 – 129,597 miles
  • 2023 – 122,538 miles
  • 2022 – 116,172 miles
  • 2021 – 109,216 miles
  • 2020 – 100,240 miles
  • 2019 – 88,868 miles
  • 2018 – 80,836 miles
  • 2017 – 66,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,954 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,954 miles (+6,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,954 miles
    Test number
    565074881464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass135,413 miles (+134)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,413 miles
    Test number
    224260849719
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door bottom hinge worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff and transfer box slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both front pipes under radiator corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inside car by rear outer seat belts on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail135,279 miles (+5,682)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,279 miles
    Test number
    913464700099
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door bottom hinge worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff and transfer box slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both front pipes under radiator corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inside car by rear outer seat belts on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,597 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,597 miles
    Test number
    683194660483
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail129,595 miles (+7,057)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    886986202371
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints slightly leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,538 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,538 miles
    Test number
    228517474181
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail122,537 miles (+6,365)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    337456726467
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass116,172 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,172 miles
    Test number
    847806856134
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail116,172 miles (+6,956)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,172 miles
    Test number
    483549913619
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner C pillow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass109,216 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    749950602763
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Differential leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail109,059 miles (+8,819)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    527975851472
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Differential leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass100,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    418218829931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Fail100,240 miles (+11,372)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    532604311250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. Pass88,868 miles (+8,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    224144190898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & wearing out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
  15. Pass80,836 miles (+14,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,836 miles
    Test number
    310866116680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    802616923128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 RBC

Does S31 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 RBC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 RBC?
The MOT on S31 RBC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 RBC done?
S31 RBC was recorded at 141,954 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,386 miles a year.
Has S31 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 RBC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 RBC 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 RBC find?
S31 RBC passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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