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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

S40 RHSMOT history

S40 RHS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

S40 RHS red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
122,377 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RHS was last recorded at 122,377 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 1,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,804 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,573 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,377 miles
  • 2023 – 120,804 miles
  • 2022 – 117,476 miles
  • 2021 – 114,399 miles
  • 2020 – 110,998 miles
  • 2019 – 107,866 miles
  • 2018 – 103,867 miles
  • 2017 – 100,093 miles
  • 2016 – 95,595 miles
  • 2015 – 90,420 miles
  • 2014 – 84,044 miles
  • 2013 – 80,118 miles
  • 2012 – 75,761 miles
  • 2011 – 70,992 miles
  • 2010 – 66,131 miles
  • 2009 – 60,499 miles
  • 2007 – 53,892 miles
  • 2006 – 46,814 miles
  • 2005 – 37,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,377 miles
  • AdvisoryBack x- member corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,377 miles (+1,573)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,377 miles
    Test number
    101498115987
    • AdvisoryBack x- member corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass120,804 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    116723527080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,476 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    511255154126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,399 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    727788157860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,998 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,998 miles
    Test number
    343524058817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,866 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    807998640753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,867 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    537535229676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,093 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    864677803629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    330332332231
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail95,592 miles (+5,172)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,592 miles
    Test number
    735905295483
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRadius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass90,420 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    568499005220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,044 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    747824584191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,118 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    888757703263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,761 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,761 miles
    Test number
    145605182130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,992 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    148152371101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,131 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,131 miles
    Test number
    242462270412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,499 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    250262949434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,892 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    922574557354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,814 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    811636946325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    143796325381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RHS

Does S40 RHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 RHS expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 RHS?
The MOT on S40 RHS expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 RHS done?
S40 RHS was recorded at 122,377 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has S40 RHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RHS has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S40 RHS 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 RHS find?
S40 RHS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: back x- member corroded; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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