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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

S40 PTOMOT history

S40 PTO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 137,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S40 PTO blue 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 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,856 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PTO was last recorded at 137,856 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,856 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,856 miles
  • 2024 – 135,568 miles
  • 2023 – 133,047 miles
  • 2022 – 131,811 miles
  • 2021 – 130,104 miles
  • 2020 – 128,487 miles
  • 2019 – 126,720 miles
  • 2018 – 124,946 miles
  • 2017 – 123,033 miles
  • 2016 – 121,549 miles
  • 2015 – 119,988 miles
  • 2014 – 118,090 miles
  • 2013 – 111,128 miles
  • 2012 – 99,668 miles
  • 2011 – 89,066 miles
  • 2010 – 77,190 miles
  • 2009 – 65,409 miles
  • 2008 – 53,567 miles
  • 2007 – 44,256 miles
  • 2006 – 42,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover missing.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,856 miles
    Test number
    757850997333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,856 miles (+2,288)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,856 miles
    Test number
    833334071707
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both not working. (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working Both not working. (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass135,568 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    122790283307
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,568 miles (+2,521)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    781442830432
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front horseshoe arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Diff ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,047 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    548314804146
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within treads - All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,811 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,811 miles
    Test number
    853713609169
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover missing. (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail131,810 miles (+1,706)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    554060755380
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover missing. (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass130,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    428101651662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail130,104 miles (+1,617)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    798996539502
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass128,487 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    955018760458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,486 miles (+1,766)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,486 miles
    Test number
    943766467024
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S & N/S Radius arm bushes...axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel slightly long
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S & N/S Radius arm bushes...chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,720 miles
    Test number
    936396645296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,718 miles (+1,772)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    379582601986
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,946 miles
    Test number
    285841652322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,946 miles (+1,913)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,946 miles
    Test number
    173008457935
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring not seated correctly

  16. Pass123,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    258099111105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,033 miles (+1,484)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    779759694575
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing Metal disc spring cap (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure O/S & N/S (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass121,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    266585081807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,549 miles (+1,561)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    151938106152
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting out rigger (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  20. Pass119,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    143681838352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,988 miles (+1,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,988 miles
    Test number
    984332476264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both... (8.2.3)

  22. Pass118,090 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,090 miles
    Test number
    715976854361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail118,069 miles (+6,941)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,069 miles
    Test number
    725050854385
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass111,128 miles (+11,460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    988484553392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,668 miles (+10,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    725489742318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,066 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    179403351335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,190 miles (+11,781)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    962944550358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,409 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    402241159435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,567 miles (+9,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    422308858499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,256 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    494545167333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    243139846309
    • NoteSlight fraying to o/s seatbelt †n/s/f tyre low tread †tracking out †n/s mudflap missing

  32. Fail42,176 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,176 miles
    Test number
    474339246347
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight fraying to o/s seatbelt †n/s/f tyre low tread †tracking out †n/s mudflap missing

Questions about S40 PTO

Does S40 PTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PTO is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 PTO?
The MOT on S40 PTO is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PTO done?
S40 PTO was recorded at 137,856 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has S40 PTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PTO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 PTO 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 S40 PTO find?
S40 PTO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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