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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S802 SEVMOT history

S802 SEV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 115,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S802 SEV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,041 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S802 SEV
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
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S802 SEV was last recorded at 115,041 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,747 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,041 miles
  • 2025 – 113,747 miles
  • 2024 – 111,921 miles
  • 2023 – 110,118 miles
  • 2022 – 109,564 miles
  • 2021 – 108,689 miles
  • 2020 – 108,429 miles
  • 2019 – 107,630 miles
  • 2018 – 106,769 miles
  • 2017 – 106,079 miles
  • 2016 – 104,515 miles
  • 2015 – 103,332 miles
  • 2014 – 101,338 miles
  • 2013 – 99,871 miles
  • 2012 – 98,783 miles
  • 2011 – 97,852 miles
  • 2009 – 88,360 miles
  • 2008 – 86,950 miles
  • 2006 – 73,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,041 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • 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, 2020–2022

  • Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,041 miles (+1,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    623767777530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,747 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    809230842345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    745748733990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,921 miles (+1,803)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    278419949344
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,118 miles (+554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,118 miles
    Test number
    598218973116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,564 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    647428855388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,560 miles (+871)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    971351637020
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,689 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,689 miles
    Test number
    121919231861
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,686 miles (+257)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,686 miles
    Test number
    151715900159
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,429 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,429 miles
    Test number
    723014850615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,411 miles (+17)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    585488755573
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Rear Main Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,394 miles (+764)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,394 miles
    Test number
    716314224059
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,630 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    526009930112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail107,628 miles (+859)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,628 miles
    Test number
    673702291294
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass106,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,769 miles
    Test number
    366091710892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,767 miles (+688)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,767 miles
    Test number
    611848579797
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass106,079 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,079 miles
    Test number
    477377540598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail106,002 miles (+1,487)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    983126417289
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,515 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    917192667194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,332 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    196171795068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    718806774093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail101,333 miles (+1,462)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    416456974091
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass99,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    596130683074
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail99,871 miles (+1,088)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,871 miles
    Test number
    768120783075
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass98,783 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    178777882092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass97,852 miles (+2,261)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    439871811457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFron t brake discs slightly worn & pitted on inner edges

  27. Pass95,591 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    559310791084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front door handle becoming insecure

  28. Fail95,591 miles (+7,231)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    935039881051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front door handle becoming insecure

  29. Pass88,360 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    234699829323
    • NoteDip switch becoming worn
    • NoteN/s + o/s front seat belts becoming worn ( shut in doors )
    • NoteN/s front + rear tyres near limit 7.50x16
    • NoteRear no. plate becoming disfigured

  30. Fail88,360 miles (+1,410)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    500405029320
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDip switch becoming worn
    • NoteN/s + o/s front seat belts becoming worn ( shut in doors )
    • NoteN/s front + rear tyres near limit 7.50x16
    • NoteRear no. plate becoming disfigured

  31. Pass86,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    401180658063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail86,950 miles (+13,321)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    124207248442
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear shockadsorber top bushs showing some wear

  33. Pass73,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    891233546236
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S802 SEV

Does S802 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S802 SEV is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S802 SEV?
The MOT on S802 SEV is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S802 SEV done?
S802 SEV was recorded at 115,041 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has S802 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S802 SEV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S802 SEV 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 S802 SEV find?
S802 SEV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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