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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S69 RECMOT history

S69 REC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 244,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S69 REC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
244,459 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S69 REC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S69 REC was last recorded at 244,459 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,387 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
8,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 244,459 miles
  • 2025 – 242,042 miles
  • 2024 – 240,273 miles
  • 2023 – 238,877 miles
  • 2022 – 238,839 miles
  • 2021 – 238,235 miles
  • 2020 – 235,122 miles
  • 2019 – 218,695 miles
  • 2018 – 205,469 miles
  • 2017 – 190,599 miles
  • 2016 – 178,541 miles
  • 2015 – 166,933 miles
  • 2014 – 151,928 miles
  • 2013 – 135,731 miles
  • 2012 – 123,672 miles
  • 2011 – 113,152 miles
  • 2010 – 103,443 miles
  • 2009 – 94,069 miles
  • 2007 – 92,158 miles
  • 2006 – 79,940 miles
  • 2005 – 69,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,459 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,459 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    244,459 miles
    Test number
    402253507354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail244,387 miles (+2,345)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,387 miles
    Test number
    205886772849
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f - front bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering drop arm to steering box - on limit

  3. Pass242,042 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    242,042 miles
    Test number
    876405071523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail242,007 miles (+1,734)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,007 miles
    Test number
    939570822513
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPanhard rod bushes worn

  5. Pass240,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    240,273 miles
    Test number
    781618374764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail240,273 miles (+1,396)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,273 miles
    Test number
    816015037951
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass238,877 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    238,877 miles
    Test number
    755215058163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail238,839 miles (+604)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,839 miles
    Test number
    414687393003
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass238,235 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    238,235 miles
    Test number
    430181657696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass235,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    235,122 miles
    Test number
    127177804313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail235,122 miles (+16,427)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,122 miles
    Test number
    697247466801
    • MajorCentral Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass218,695 miles (+13,226)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    218,695 miles
    Test number
    948134001477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat/s lowered to inspect seat/belt
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryWiper has only one speed variant

  13. Pass205,469 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    205,469 miles
    Test number
    186300235466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  14. Fail205,465 miles (+14,866)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,465 miles
    Test number
    162272658728
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  15. Pass190,599 miles (+12,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,599 miles
    Test number
    286823514607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass178,541 miles (+11,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,541 miles
    Test number
    114641747373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from nearside front axle wheel box
    • AdvisoryRear propeller shaft, rear universal joint rusty

  17. Pass166,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    898173655172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail166,933 miles (+15,005)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    409732255140
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass151,928 miles (+298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    151,928 miles
    Test number
    736694754128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail151,630 miles (+15,899)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,630 miles
    Test number
    107217444154
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass135,731 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    135,731 miles
    Test number
    777797833176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail135,615 miles (+11,943)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,615 miles
    Test number
    258190633131
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail123,672 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    226429542147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass123,672 miles (+10,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,672 miles
    Test number
    616569242179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,152 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    368999031174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,443 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    360647840147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,069 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    640925959128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    351235077401
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail92,158 miles (+12,218)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    974385577221
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass79,940 miles (+10,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    310566676484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass69,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    404150285243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S69 REC

Does S69 REC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S69 REC is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S69 REC?
The MOT on S69 REC is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S69 REC done?
S69 REC was recorded at 244,459 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,380 miles a year.
Has S69 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S69 REC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S69 REC 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 S69 REC find?
S69 REC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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