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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S66 DEFMOT history

S66 DEF is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S66 DEF 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,486 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S66 DEF was last recorded at 90,486 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2005: 55,291 miles, lower than 55,620 miles on 17 Oct 2005.
  • 5 Feb 2016: 81,971 miles, lower than 90,482 miles on 17 Nov 2014.

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
88,757 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,729 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,486 miles
  • 2025 – 88,757 miles
  • 2024 – 88,404 miles
  • 2022 – 87,217 miles
  • 2021 – 86,962 miles
  • 2019 – 86,799 miles
  • 2018 – 86,207 miles
  • 2017 – 85,190 miles
  • 2016 – 81,971 miles
  • 2014 – 90,482 miles
  • 2013 – 77,526 miles
  • 2012 – 75,785 miles
  • 2011 – 73,764 miles
  • 2009 – 68,707 miles
  • 2008 – 66,844 miles
  • 2007 – 65,527 miles
  • 2006 – 61,280 miles
  • 2005 – 55,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,486 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear body mounting corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside rear coil spring fitted incorrectly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,486 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    560118349900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,757 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    505995119587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,404 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    199069706614
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered with underseal

  4. Pass87,217 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    913938347825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring fitted incorrectly

  5. FailMileage not read4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    284710115207
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring fitted incorrectly

  6. Pass86,962 miles (+163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    203576574045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass86,799 miles (+592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,799 miles
    Test number
    233558167783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,207 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    736100969429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,190 miles (+3,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,190 miles
    Test number
    610061459437
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass81,971 miles (-8,511)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    419928594308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,482 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,482 miles
    Test number
    879291424323
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust slight leak
    • NoteFull exhaust corroded

  12. Fail90,482 miles (+12,956)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,482 miles
    Test number
    886451924346
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust slight leak
    • NoteFull exhaust corroded

  13. Pass77,526 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    229756913370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  14. Fail77,526 miles (+1,741)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    449055113316
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  15. Pass75,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    405877902390
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail75,785 miles (+2,021)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    216794502398
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass73,764 miles (+35)1 dangerous5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    788000711347
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront side windows tinted
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering box arm lower ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Fail73,729 miles1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,729 miles
    Test number
    685483891275
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll rear seat belts not checked, rear seats in raised position
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated
    • NoteFront side windows tinted
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering box arm lower ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  19. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    714109000358
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    960439600384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Pass68,707 miles (+1,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    300566899442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  22. Pass66,844 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    334444208314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteDrag link from steering box boot split

  23. Fail66,844 miles (+1,317)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    271302908314
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteDrag link from steering box boot split

  24. Pass65,527 miles (+4,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,527 miles
    Test number
    180612887283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteDrag link from steering box joint boot split

  25. Pass61,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,280 miles
    Test number
    353517996288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,279 miles (+5,988)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    471726896259
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded at rear

  27. Pass55,291 miles (-329)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,291 miles
    Test number
    141651895242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,620 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,620 miles
    Test number
    721090895289
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about S66 DEF

Does S66 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S66 DEF is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S66 DEF?
The MOT on S66 DEF is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S66 DEF done?
S66 DEF was recorded at 90,486 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has S66 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 DEF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S66 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Oct 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S66 DEF find?
S66 DEF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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