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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S746 GKSMOT history

S746 GKS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S746 GKS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
165,087 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S746 GKS was last recorded at 165,087 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 6,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,603 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,484 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,087 miles
  • 2024 – 158,603 miles
  • 2023 – 158,359 miles
  • 2022 – 156,116 miles
  • 2021 – 154,547 miles
  • 2020 – 153,631 miles
  • 2019 – 152,596 miles
  • 2018 – 150,606 miles
  • 2017 – 148,526 miles
  • 2016 – 142,731 miles
  • 2015 – 133,439 miles
  • 2014 – 122,746 miles
  • 2013 – 112,703 miles
  • 2012 – 104,445 miles
  • 2011 – 98,557 miles
  • 2010 – 92,220 miles
  • 2009 – 82,721 miles
  • 2008 – 76,065 miles
  • 2007 – 75,913 miles
  • 2006 – 67,422 miles
  • 2005 – 59,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,087 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 both front hubs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,087 miles (+6,484)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,087 miles
    Test number
    956116751274
    • DangerousNearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,603 miles (+244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,603 miles
    Test number
    349266204442
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass158,359 miles (+2,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,359 miles
    Test number
    602296174735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass156,116 miles (+1,569)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,116 miles
    Test number
    280312664963
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,547 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,547 miles
    Test number
    395406008889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,631 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    244810051630
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor panel corroded

  7. Fail153,627 miles (+1,031)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,627 miles
    Test number
    128131760290
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,596 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,596 miles
    Test number
    722119402453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,606 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    150,606 miles
    Test number
    925974356668
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail150,592 miles (+2,066)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,592 miles
    Test number
    164258101105
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross section where suspension arms attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,526 miles
    Test number
    855816651744
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail148,526 miles (+5,795)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,526 miles
    Test number
    510110376615
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass142,731 miles (+9,292)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    273543596495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,439 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    515525625280
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing

  15. Fail133,439 miles (+10,693)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    207442625213
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front bump stop missing

  16. Pass122,746 miles (+10,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    229078924276
    • NoteSlight pas leak from steering box

  17. Pass112,703 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    315574233461
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteChassis coated in underseal

  18. Fail112,703 miles (+8,258)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    475572533258
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteChassis coated in underseal
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  19. Pass104,445 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    368313532440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,419 miles (+5,862)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    269809842446
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass98,557 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    445773351186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,551 miles (+6,331)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    337084041163
    • FailureCentre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass92,220 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,220 miles
    Test number
    170797430163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,210 miles (+9,489)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,210 miles
    Test number
    544103330111
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  25. Pass82,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    891325769028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,721 miles (+6,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    570714369000
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass76,065 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    863428138045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,913 miles (+8,491)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    422002257389
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass67,422 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    320363656387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass59,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    451065155415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 GKS

Does S746 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 GKS expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 GKS?
The MOT on S746 GKS expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 GKS done?
S746 GKS was recorded at 165,087 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has S746 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 GKS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S746 GKS 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 S746 GKS find?
S746 GKS failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury; offside front floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury; driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 10 more.

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