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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S88 OSBMOT history

S88 OSB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

S88 OSB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
219,066 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 OSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 OSB was last recorded at 219,066 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,064 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 219,066 miles
  • 2020 – 218,451 miles
  • 2019 – 216,051 miles
  • 2018 – 216,036 miles
  • 2017 – 213,891 miles
  • 2016 – 209,431 miles
  • 2015 – 198,454 miles
  • 2014 – 185,384 miles
  • 2013 – 173,850 miles
  • 2012 – 165,302 miles
  • 2011 – 157,535 miles
  • 2010 – 145,121 miles
  • 2009 – 130,454 miles
  • 2008 – 124,293 miles
  • 2006 – 113,081 miles
  • 2005 – 99,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,066 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Alternator belt cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,066 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    219,066 miles
    Test number
    371681498845
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail219,064 miles (+613)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,064 miles
    Test number
    716390654438
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper stopping centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass218,451 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,451 miles
    Test number
    632289382386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass216,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    216,051 miles
    Test number
    587502399583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracked

  5. Fail216,051 miles (+15)4 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,051 miles
    Test number
    246009452518
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub oil leajk (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam hub (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracked

  6. Fail216,036 miles (+2,145)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,036 miles
    Test number
    129972836692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass213,891 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    213,891 miles
    Test number
    202614999639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail213,838 miles (+4,407)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,838 miles
    Test number
    332091866541
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass209,431 miles (+10,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    209,431 miles
    Test number
    108008027440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass198,454 miles (+364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    198,454 miles
    Test number
    590188895184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings starting to leak
    • AdvisoryCenter section exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter section to rear section exhaust join corroded
    • AdvisoryFront axle stabilizer bar bush starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle a frame ball joint has slight play

  11. Fail198,090 miles (+12,706)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,090 miles
    Test number
    419318377018
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel housings starting to leak
    • AdvisoryCenter section exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter section to rear section exhaust join corroded
    • AdvisoryFront axle stabilizer bar bush starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle a frame ball joint has slight play

  12. Pass185,384 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    185,384 miles
    Test number
    608797204373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,255 miles (+11,405)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,255 miles
    Test number
    249208394287
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass173,850 miles (+8,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    173,850 miles
    Test number
    685182893152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass165,302 miles (+7,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    165,302 miles
    Test number
    848427532236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass157,535 miles (+12,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    157,535 miles
    Test number
    265449401209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass145,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    145,121 miles
    Test number
    323909790079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail145,121 miles (+14,667)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,121 miles
    Test number
    513540890056
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass130,454 miles (+6,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    130,454 miles
    Test number
    423730559004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront prop shaft rear U.J has slight free play.

  20. Pass124,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    734395568064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,293 miles (+11,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    360044568051
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass113,081 miles (+13,886)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    113,081 miles
    Test number
    410396846478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    99,195 miles
    Test number
    670995255316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,195 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,195 miles
    Test number
    710564455379
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S88 OSB

Does S88 OSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 OSB expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 OSB?
The MOT on S88 OSB expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 OSB done?
S88 OSB was recorded at 219,066 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 7,537 miles a year.
Has S88 OSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 OSB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S88 OSB 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 OSB find?
S88 OSB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective, and 1 more.

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