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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

S4 NBVMOT history

S4 NBV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S4 NBV red 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,023 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 NBV was last recorded at 134,023 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2012: 119,069 miles, lower than 121,845 miles on 26 Jan 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,294 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,023 miles
  • 2025 – 133,294 miles
  • 2024 – 132,240 miles
  • 2023 – 131,449 miles
  • 2022 – 130,742 miles
  • 2021 – 130,171 miles
  • 2020 – 129,369 miles
  • 2019 – 128,416 miles
  • 2018 – 127,525 miles
  • 2017 – 126,306 miles
  • 2016 – 124,854 miles
  • 2015 – 123,093 miles
  • 2014 – 122,038 miles
  • 2013 – 121,056 miles
  • 2012 – 119,084 miles
  • 2010 – 99,307 miles
  • 2009 – 87,305 miles
  • 2008 – 72,948 miles
  • 2007 – 66,619 miles
  • 2006 – 57,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,023 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components
  • AdvisoryHole of corrosion to o/s/f floor pan not within prescribed area
  • AdvisoryO/S/f seat belt buckle cover missing
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring lower cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Rear diff A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,023 miles (+729)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,023 miles
    Test number
    779332433856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryHole of corrosion to o/s/f floor pan not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryO/S/f seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring lower cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,294 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,294 miles
    Test number
    596138522287
    • AdvisoryHole of corrosion to o/s/f floor pan currently not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass132,240 miles (+791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    564935867724
    • AdvisoryHole of corrosion to o/s/f floor pan
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  4. Pass131,449 miles (+707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,449 miles
    Test number
    944394161373
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear diff A frame ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass130,742 miles (+571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,742 miles
    Test number
    785812827756
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

  6. Pass130,171 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    239813795708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,369 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    490437753673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,416 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,416 miles
    Test number
    879535122525
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass127,525 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,525 miles
    Test number
    593419970977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,306 miles (+1,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,306 miles
    Test number
    280168055270
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySome general surface corrosion to vehicle underside & around rear bump stop mounts - not currently considered excessive.

  11. Pass124,854 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    851955225813
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

  12. Pass123,093 miles (+1,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,093 miles
    Test number
    998174937935
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both radius arm bushed (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Some general surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

  13. Pass122,038 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    458816884246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,032 miles (+976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,032 miles
    Test number
    946357974280
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass121,056 miles (+1,972)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,056 miles
    Test number
    275305893280
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteSlight play in both steering column ujs
    • NoteSome play in nearside front drag link end

  16. Pass119,084 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    857427872286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail119,069 miles (-2,776)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    306156672453
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass121,845 miles (+9,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,845 miles
    Test number
    377096022013
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail112,845 miles (+13,538)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    809315822079
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass99,307 miles (+136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    801778750261
    • NoteSlight free play in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

  21. Fail99,171 miles (+11,866)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    722914840296
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight free play in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

  22. Pass87,305 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    363809139413
    • NoteHorn note slightly detiorated
    • NoteRear number plate slightly detiorated

  23. Fail87,305 miles (+14,357)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,305 miles
    Test number
    473919439294
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHorn note slightly detiorated
    • NoteRear number plate slightly detiorated

  24. Pass72,948 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    583258278031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail66,619 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    251165287089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass66,619 miles (+9,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    920995187099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass57,484 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,484 miles
    Test number
    273452456099
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S4 NBV

Does S4 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 NBV is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 NBV?
The MOT on S4 NBV is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 NBV done?
S4 NBV was recorded at 134,023 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has S4 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 NBV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on S4 NBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 NBV find?
S4 NBV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box; general corrosion to suspension components, and 4 more.

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