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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S88 LRGMOT history

S88 LRG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 118,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S88 LRG 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,275 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 LRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 LRG was last recorded at 118,275 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,273 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,275 miles
  • 2024 – 115,580 miles
  • 2023 – 113,311 miles
  • 2022 – 111,282 miles
  • 2021 – 110,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,275 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 22 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,275 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    516688362809
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail118,273 miles (+2,693)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    257345499002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass115,580 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    117354453515
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass113,311 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,311 miles
    Test number
    665379403072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,282 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    547185002446
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass110,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    131049705129
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Questions about S88 LRG

Does S88 LRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 LRG is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 LRG?
The MOT on S88 LRG is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 LRG done?
S88 LRG was recorded at 118,275 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,662 miles a year.
Has S88 LRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 LRG has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 LRG 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 S88 LRG find?
S88 LRG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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