Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S746 PNKMOT history
S746 PNK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 120,980 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S746 PNK
- 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 expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S746 PNK was last recorded at 120,980 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Aug 2022: 98,851 miles, lower than 98,852 miles on 22 Aug 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,877 miles · 21 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,103 miles
- Average per year
- 4,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,980 miles
- 2024 – 113,877 miles
- 2023 – 105,656 miles
- 2022 – 98,851 miles
- 2017 – 96,103 miles
- 2016 – 91,288 miles
- 2015 – 86,399 miles
- 2014 – 80,953 miles
- 2013 – 76,543 miles
- 2012 – 71,271 miles
- 2011 – 67,452 miles
- 2010 – 62,228 miles
- 2009 – 56,234 miles
- 2008 – 51,143 miles
- 2007 – 46,670 miles
- 2006 – 40,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,980 miles
- AdvisoryFront steering arm bush rubber split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bolt on cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bolt on cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,980 miles (+7,103)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,980 miles
- Test number
- 159792910481
- AdvisoryFront steering arm bush rubber split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bolt on cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bolt on cross member corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,877 miles (+225)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 113,877 miles
- Test number
- 559478140261
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,652 miles (+7,996)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,652 miles
- Test number
- 144236197379
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,656 miles (+185)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 105,656 miles
- Test number
- 883184439901
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail105,471 miles (+6,620)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,471 miles
- Test number
- 850018495019
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,851 miles (-1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 98,851 miles
- Test number
- 241146098519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper secure but some bolts missing
- AdvisoryOffside side step secure but some bolts lose
Fail98,852 miles (+2,749)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,852 miles
- Test number
- 396127641058
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper secure but some bolts missing
- AdvisoryOffside side step secure but some bolts lose
Pass96,103 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,103 miles
- Test number
- 828007072499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,288 miles
- Test number
- 659969004813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,288 miles (+4,889)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,288 miles
- Test number
- 840745764889
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box to n/s wheel (2.2.B.1f)
Pass86,399 miles (+5,446)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,399 miles
- Test number
- 315300215170
- NoteVarious oil leaks from engine/gearbox.
Pass80,953 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 80,953 miles
- Test number
- 978687724143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,952 miles (+4,409)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,952 miles
- Test number
- 219566624434
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,543 miles (+5,272)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 76,543 miles
- Test number
- 607977623111
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass71,271 miles (+3,819)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,271 miles
- Test number
- 615754422143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,452 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,452 miles
- Test number
- 297264721152
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass67,452 miles (+5,224)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 67,452 miles
- Test number
- 986184121196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,228 miles (+5,994)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,228 miles
- Test number
- 754360020100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,234 miles (+5,091)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,234 miles
- Test number
- 360571129192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,143 miles (+4,473)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,143 miles
- Test number
- 990470218185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,670 miles (+5,913)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,670 miles
- Test number
- 470086837153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass40,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 40,757 miles
- Test number
- 194294316168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S746 PNK
- Does S746 PNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S746 PNK expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S746 PNK?
- The MOT on S746 PNK expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S746 PNK done?
- S746 PNK was recorded at 120,980 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
- Has S746 PNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S746 PNK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S746 PNK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S746 PNK find?
- S746 PNK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front steering arm bush rubber split; nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush; nearside rear bolt on cross member corroded, and 3 more.
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