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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S85 AASMOT history

S85 AAS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 309,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S85 AAS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
309,432 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 AAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 AAS was last recorded at 309,432 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 9,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
300,261 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,171 miles
Average per year
9,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,432 miles
  • 2025 – 300,261 miles
  • 2024 – 289,931 miles
  • 2023 – 276,961 miles
  • 2022 – 266,794 miles
  • 2021 – 255,448 miles
  • 2020 – 246,181 miles
  • 2019 – 238,458 miles
  • 2018 – 227,076 miles
  • 2017 – 219,439 miles
  • 2016 – 210,857 miles
  • 2015 – 201,008 miles
  • 2014 – 196,031 miles
  • 2013 – 192,678 miles
  • 2012 – 187,014 miles
  • 2011 – 181,360 miles
  • 2010 – 170,711 miles
  • 2009 – 157,481 miles
  • 2008 – 144,905 miles
  • 2007 – 129,765 miles
  • 2006 – 115,133 miles
  • 2005 – 106,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass309,432 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass309,432 miles (+9,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    309,432 miles
    Test number
    187295963484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass300,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    300,261 miles
    Test number
    448769153647
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail300,261 miles (+10,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,261 miles
    Test number
    517869775492
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass289,931 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    289,931 miles
    Test number
    962478220907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail289,869 miles (+12,908)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,869 miles
    Test number
    398850721146
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle *Bonnet* - Opened on pretest, unable to open during test (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass276,961 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    276,961 miles
    Test number
    117162649328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass266,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    266,794 miles
    Test number
    664595656998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail266,788 miles (+11,340)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,788 miles
    Test number
    932386354795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass255,448 miles (+26)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    255,448 miles
    Test number
    959535934682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corrorded
    • AdvisoryFloor panels are showing sign's of corrorsion
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle wishbone ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering dampener bush

  10. Fail255,422 miles (+9,241)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,422 miles
    Test number
    157401563095
    • DangerousFront Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corrorded
    • AdvisoryFloor panels are showing sign's of corrorsion
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear axle wishbone ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering dampener bush

  11. Pass246,181 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    246,181 miles
    Test number
    377517413840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail246,180 miles (+7,722)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,180 miles
    Test number
    506128130015
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass238,458 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    238,458 miles
    Test number
    727944260832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Fail238,457 miles (+11,381)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,457 miles
    Test number
    213903661548
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  15. Pass227,076 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    227,076 miles
    Test number
    395346901042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not completing a full sweep

  16. Fail227,072 miles (+7,633)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,072 miles
    Test number
    908261181628
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers not completing a full sweep

  17. Pass219,439 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    219,439 miles
    Test number
    505170145543
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  18. Fail219,409 miles (+8,552)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,409 miles
    Test number
    307645305719
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  19. Pass210,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    210,857 miles
    Test number
    877001992768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail210,857 miles (+9,849)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,857 miles
    Test number
    338333578122
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass201,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    201,008 miles
    Test number
    955567604980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail201,008 miles (+2,516)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,008 miles
    Test number
    880099432342
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass198,492 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    198,492 miles
    Test number
    988851175000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass196,031 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    196,031 miles
    Test number
    185684994440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass192,678 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    192,678 miles
    Test number
    329491523284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass187,014 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    187,014 miles
    Test number
    378694932201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass181,360 miles (+10,649)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    181,360 miles
    Test number
    255439671253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass170,711 miles (+13,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    170,711 miles
    Test number
    340371150435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass157,481 miles (+12,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    157,481 miles
    Test number
    194081359231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass144,905 miles (+15,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    144,905 miles
    Test number
    782095958281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass129,765 miles (+14,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    129,765 miles
    Test number
    822077247225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass115,133 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    870987576265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass106,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    463805155418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail106,920 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,920 miles
    Test number
    812683955391
    • FailureFront Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S85 AAS

Does S85 AAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 AAS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 AAS?
The MOT on S85 AAS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 AAS done?
S85 AAS was recorded at 309,432 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
Has S85 AAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 AAS has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 AAS 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 S85 AAS find?
S85 AAS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine; steering box has seepage.

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