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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S40 OCKMOT history

S40 OCK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

S40 OCK blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
172,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 OCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 OCK was last recorded at 172,693 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2014: 124,735 miles, lower than 135,736 miles on 12 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,693 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,693 miles
  • 2023 – 171,059 miles
  • 2022 – 168,630 miles
  • 2021 – 162,422 miles
  • 2019 – 156,330 miles
  • 2018 – 150,546 miles
  • 2016 – 146,122 miles
  • 2015 – 139,144 miles
  • 2014 – 136,901 miles
  • 2012 – 135,736 miles
  • 2011 – 123,520 miles
  • 2009 – 107,809 miles
  • 2007 – 81,239 miles
  • 2006 – 59,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,693 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,693 miles
    Test number
    558503266642
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail172,693 miles (+1,634)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,693 miles
    Test number
    495101557070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,059 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,059 miles
    Test number
    649917469953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,630 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,630 miles
    Test number
    452835716418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,689 miles (+4,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,689 miles
    Test number
    362119821447
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass162,422 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,422 miles
    Test number
    192633813983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,330 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,330 miles
    Test number
    935511570954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,546 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,546 miles
    Test number
    272804401055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,122 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,122 miles
    Test number
    684559171769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,144 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,144 miles
    Test number
    813918748038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    269072134305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,735 miles (-11,001)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,735 miles
    Test number
    409362034425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass135,736 miles (+12,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    727573102149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass123,520 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    658265871000
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers park in wrong possision
  15. Fail123,513 miles (+15,704)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    805465371089
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers park in wrong possision
  16. Pass107,809 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,809 miles
    Test number
    693681789250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,801 miles (+26,562)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,801 miles
    Test number
    991788979254
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass81,239 miles (+21,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    842840867203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    152503666040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 OCK

Does S40 OCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 OCK expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 OCK?
The MOT on S40 OCK expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 OCK done?
S40 OCK was recorded at 172,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has S40 OCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 OCK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 OCK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 OCK find?
S40 OCK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive hub; oil leak, but not excessive.

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