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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S86 AASMOT history

S86 AAS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 168,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S86 AAS green 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 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,812 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 AAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 AAS was last recorded at 168,812 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 6,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2006: 41,057 miles, lower than 41,059 miles on 14 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,960 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,852 miles
Average per year
6,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,812 miles
  • 2025 – 161,960 miles
  • 2024 – 156,647 miles
  • 2023 – 148,994 miles
  • 2022 – 143,306 miles
  • 2021 – 135,014 miles
  • 2020 – 128,374 miles
  • 2019 – 122,705 miles
  • 2018 – 116,089 miles
  • 2017 – 104,769 miles
  • 2016 – 95,648 miles
  • 2015 – 92,427 miles
  • 2014 – 90,544 miles
  • 2013 – 86,209 miles
  • 2012 – 77,351 miles
  • 2011 – 68,659 miles
  • 2010 – 60,676 miles
  • 2009 – 57,967 miles
  • 2008 – 53,645 miles
  • 2007 – 47,729 miles
  • 2006 – 41,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,812 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    831179670408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,960 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    142610705392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,647 miles (+7,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,647 miles
    Test number
    726616717458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    655046220224
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,994 miles (+5,688)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    437523433329
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,306 miles (+8,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,306 miles
    Test number
    573892866558
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,014 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    555229678494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,726 miles (+6,352)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    988095918076
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,374 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,374 miles
    Test number
    154193115837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    117007104685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,705 miles (+6,616)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    850459247327
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,089 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    448479048631
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecommended to customer to rectify advisory items

  13. Fail116,084 miles (+11,315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,084 miles
    Test number
    977868317590
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower shock absorber bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecommended to customer to rectify advisory items

  14. Pass104,769 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    199561162037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    912297882196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail95,648 miles (+3,221)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    212780981240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass92,427 miles (+1,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    525146005200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass90,544 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,544 miles
    Test number
    228160564042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,209 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,209 miles
    Test number
    747214563063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  20. Fail86,208 miles (+8,857)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,208 miles
    Test number
    498693163032
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass77,351 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    155429232490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail77,067 miles (+8,408)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    175521932481
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass68,659 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    478189521009
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness at both front hub seals

  24. Fail68,659 miles (+7,983)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    356977621015
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness at both front hub seals

  25. Pass60,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    694663340025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail60,676 miles (+2,709)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    714251940027
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass57,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    341016909238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,967 miles (+4,322)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,967 miles
    Test number
    380634809267
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass53,645 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    551364208239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    724008297157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,729 miles (+6,672)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    211208697132
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  32. Pass41,057 miles (-2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    720615176083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail41,059 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    984243076065
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S86 AAS

Does S86 AAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 AAS is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 AAS?
The MOT on S86 AAS is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 AAS done?
S86 AAS was recorded at 168,812 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,275 miles a year.
Has S86 AAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 AAS has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S86 AAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 AAS find?
S86 AAS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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