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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S34 MSAMOT history

S34 MSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S34 MSA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
114,171 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 MSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 MSA was last recorded at 114,171 miles on 11 May 2026, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,457 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,171 miles
  • 2025 – 113,457 miles
  • 2024 – 112,782 miles
  • 2023 – 111,958 miles
  • 2022 – 111,352 miles
  • 2021 – 110,556 miles
  • 2020 – 109,367 miles
  • 2019 – 108,597 miles
  • 2018 – 107,612 miles
  • 2017 – 106,133 miles
  • 2016 – 104,188 miles
  • 2015 – 98,253 miles
  • 2014 – 97,107 miles
  • 2013 – 94,227 miles
  • 2011 – 86,792 miles
  • 2010 – 81,146 miles
  • 2009 – 78,178 miles
  • 2008 – 75,430 miles
  • 2007 – 71,970 miles
  • 2006 – 68,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,171 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Differential control arm ball joint dust cover. (1 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/75 R16 (2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle steering swivel leaking. Risk of contaminating the brakes. (1 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/75 R16 (2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,171 miles (+714)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    368200745632
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Differential control arm ball joint dust cover. (1 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/75 R16 (2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle steering swivel leaking. Risk of contaminating the brakes. (1 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. 265/75 R16 (2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,457 miles (+675)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    270221838359
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Differential control arm ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,782 miles (+48)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    407261846064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub assembly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,734 miles (+776)2 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,734 miles
    Test number
    679978734521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Vehicle required Decelerometer brake test. due to condition of rear pads it would be unsafe to carry out test. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub assembly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,958 miles (+606)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    874932110834
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,352 miles (+796)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,352 miles
    Test number
    194816727711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,556 miles (+1,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    914608199256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,367 miles (+770)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    216634796790
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount rubber
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,597 miles (+985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,597 miles
    Test number
    413872794515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,612 miles (+1,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    190713407325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass106,133 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    376456738625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass104,188 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,188 miles
    Test number
    832135151021
    • AdvisoryDrag link bent
    • AdvisoryRear prop uj slightly worn

  13. Fail104,180 miles (+5,927)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,180 miles
    Test number
    707816983885
    • FailureBall joint socket spring broken drop arm (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link bent
    • AdvisoryRear prop uj slightly worn

  14. Pass98,253 miles (+1,146)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,253 miles
    Test number
    629566925152
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO,s,f. hub seal has slight weap of oil

  15. Pass97,107 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,107 miles
    Test number
    869378724170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,227 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    218921923405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,792 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    738586301252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,146 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    283533960465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,178 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    341556329116
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail77,972 miles (+2,542)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    421427699046
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail75,430 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,430 miles
    Test number
    250802708114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass75,430 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,430 miles
    Test number
    253732008408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    462757787054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,970 miles (+3,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    760877887040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass68,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    551114446043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S34 MSA

Does S34 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 MSA is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S34 MSA?
The MOT on S34 MSA is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 MSA done?
S34 MSA was recorded at 114,171 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has S34 MSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 MSA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S34 MSA 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 S34 MSA find?
S34 MSA passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated differential control arm ball joint dust cover. (1; anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside., and 11 more.

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