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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

S33 MBSMOT history

S33 MBS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 59,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S33 MBS 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,452 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 MBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 MBS was last recorded at 59,452 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,696 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,452 miles
  • 2025 – 58,696 miles
  • 2024 – 57,882 miles
  • 2023 – 56,742 miles
  • 2022 – 55,848 miles
  • 2021 – 54,371 miles
  • 2020 – 50,994 miles
  • 2019 – 46,899 miles
  • 2018 – 45,377 miles
  • 2017 – 43,436 miles
  • 2016 – 39,739 miles
  • 2014 – 34,222 miles
  • 2013 – 30,118 miles
  • 2012 – 28,399 miles
  • 2011 – 24,309 miles
  • 2010 – 23,854 miles
  • 2009 – 22,935 miles
  • 2008 – 21,835 miles
  • 2007 – 20,393 miles
  • 2006 – 18,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,452 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,452 miles (+756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    528044130843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,696 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    361213885902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass57,882 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    256532311767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass56,742 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    996117153280
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass55,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    385385832234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,848 miles (+1,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    836880593408
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,371 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    708141596928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    423214146764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,994 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    606966064328
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,899 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    119144881201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,897 miles (+1,520)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    991019360705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass45,377 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    197783037065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,436 miles (+3,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    428013153311
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass39,739 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    666390508797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,222 miles (+4,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    888316274298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass30,118 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,118 miles
    Test number
    129756783082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,399 miles
    Test number
    245599062015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,399 miles (+4,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,399 miles
    Test number
    557026862047
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass24,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    446783471044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,309 miles (+455)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    489743371011
    • FailureFront Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass23,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    423234470058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,854 miles (+919)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    903284070054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass22,935 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,935 miles
    Test number
    860785179054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,835 miles (+1,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    761377178003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass20,393 miles (+1,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    434465377027
    • NoteAll four tyres show perishing and cuts to side walls

  26. Pass18,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,775 miles
    Test number
    964823876032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 MBS

Does S33 MBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 MBS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 MBS?
The MOT on S33 MBS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 MBS done?
S33 MBS was recorded at 59,452 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has S33 MBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 MBS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S33 MBS 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 S33 MBS find?
S33 MBS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front lower seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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