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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S36 MSAMOT history

S36 MSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

S36 MSA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
163,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 MSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 MSA was last recorded at 163,213 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,334 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,879 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,213 miles
  • 2025 – 158,334 miles
  • 2024 – 154,685 miles
  • 2023 – 151,056 miles
  • 2022 – 143,765 miles
  • 2020 – 140,121 miles
  • 2019 – 135,860 miles
  • 2018 – 131,781 miles
  • 2017 – 128,325 miles
  • 2016 – 126,406 miles
  • 2015 – 123,692 miles
  • 2014 – 115,467 miles
  • 2013 – 110,732 miles
  • 2012 – 106,611 miles
  • 2011 – 98,801 miles
  • 2010 – 94,267 miles
  • 2009 – 88,687 miles
  • 2008 – 82,950 miles
  • 2007 – 74,699 miles
  • 2006 – 64,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive eng

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,213 miles (+4,879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    352584080070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,334 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    912690072981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,333 miles (+3,648)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,333 miles
    Test number
    799846137284
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,685 miles (+3,629)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,685 miles
    Test number
    599852621890
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,056 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,056 miles
    Test number
    262843785162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail151,056 miles (+7,291)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,056 miles
    Test number
    254367718964
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,765 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,765 miles
    Test number
    199639496561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,121 miles (+4,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,121 miles
    Test number
    829390415575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal - front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,860 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,860 miles
    Test number
    472624902112
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,781 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    136825035201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,758 miles (+3,433)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,758 miles
    Test number
    540415453427
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass128,325 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    603162473862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,406 miles (+2,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,406 miles
    Test number
    355974416796
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

  14. Pass123,692 miles (+8,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    719871905272
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryAdjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail115,467 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    286974374451
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass115,467 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    318654774117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,732 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    176459983129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass110,732 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    828149183109
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass106,611 miles (+7,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,611 miles
    Test number
    248379272170
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail98,801 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    369066681180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass98,801 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    599756081129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,267 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    552558110152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass88,687 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    173254119184
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail82,950 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    354067508189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass82,950 miles (+8,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    731937408130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass74,699 miles (+9,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    914493117160
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  27. Pass64,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    750874516164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 MSA

Does S36 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 MSA is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 MSA?
The MOT on S36 MSA is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 MSA done?
S36 MSA was recorded at 163,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has S36 MSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 MSA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S36 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 S36 MSA find?
S36 MSA passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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