Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
S66 SMSMOT history
S66 SMS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 102,882 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S66 SMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S66 SMS was last recorded at 102,882 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,598 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,284 miles
- Average per year
- 2,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,882 miles
- 2025 – 101,598 miles
- 2024 – 100,248 miles
- 2023 – 99,488 miles
- 2022 – 98,017 miles
- 2021 – 96,548 miles
- 2020 – 93,853 miles
- 2019 – 90,971 miles
- 2018 – 88,441 miles
- 2017 – 87,675 miles
- 2016 – 86,957 miles
- 2015 – 83,051 miles
- 2014 – 76,072 miles
- 2013 – 66,267 miles
- 2012 – 65,142 miles
- 2011 – 62,334 miles
- 2010 – 59,125 miles
- 2009 – 56,610 miles
- 2008 – 53,432 miles
- 2007 – 50,832 miles
- 2006 – 44,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,882 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,882 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 102,882 miles
- Test number
- 813042710594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,598 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 101,598 miles
- Test number
- 231707596413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,248 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 100,248 miles
- Test number
- 733202922727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,488 miles (+1,471)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,488 miles
- Test number
- 527293771340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,017 miles (+1,469)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 98,017 miles
- Test number
- 154755185160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,548 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,548 miles
- Test number
- 656924583112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,853 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,853 miles
- Test number
- 552615849388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,971 miles (+2,530)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,971 miles
- Test number
- 280343931742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,441 miles (+766)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,441 miles
- Test number
- 729331834150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,675 miles (+718)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,675 miles
- Test number
- 162459453643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,957 miles (+1,145)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,957 miles
- Test number
- 124242396728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,812 miles (+2,761)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 85,812 miles
- Test number
- 773682838367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,051 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 83,051 miles
- Test number
- 455811655039
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear cross member corroded
- NoteTemporay fuel cap fitted
- NoteWheel/ tyre protuding beyond wheel arch.
Fail83,051 miles (+6,979)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,051 miles
- Test number
- 499465835050
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- NoteRear crossmember corroded
Pass76,072 miles (+9,805)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,072 miles
- Test number
- 367370334086
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass66,267 miles (+1,125)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,267 miles
- Test number
- 885721233023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,142 miles
- Test number
- 235062542133
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail65,142 miles (+2,808)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,142 miles
- Test number
- 705686932165
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass62,334 miles (+3,209)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,334 miles
- Test number
- 168031631102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass59,125 miles (+136)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,125 miles
- Test number
- 522018120191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear number plate becoming deteriorated
Fail58,989 miles (+2,379)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,989 miles
- Test number
- 144484720185
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear number plate becoming deteriorated
Pass56,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,610 miles
- Test number
- 801957129114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,610 miles (+3,178)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,610 miles
- Test number
- 883865129198
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,432 miles (+2,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 53,432 miles
- Test number
- 270571828167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,832 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,832 miles
- Test number
- 910577937163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,775 miles (+5,838)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,775 miles
- Test number
- 991698127121
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,937 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 44,937 miles
- Test number
- 893238126145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail44,936 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,936 miles
- Test number
- 360588626194
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about S66 SMS
- Does S66 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S66 SMS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S66 SMS?
- The MOT on S66 SMS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S66 SMS done?
- S66 SMS was recorded at 102,882 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
- Has S66 SMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S66 SMS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on S66 SMS 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 S66 SMS find?
- S66 SMS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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