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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

S88 SHTMOT history

S88 SHT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

S88 SHT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,607 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 SHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 SHT was last recorded at 88,607 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,128 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,607 miles
  • 2024 – 87,128 miles
  • 2023 – 85,271 miles
  • 2021 – 82,135 miles
  • 2016 – 71,415 miles
  • 2015 – 63,543 miles
  • 2014 – 54,330 miles
  • 2013 – 48,919 miles
  • 2011 – 38,683 miles
  • 2010 – 28,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front swivel hub seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    795970990724
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,607 miles (+1,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    191466144774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass87,128 miles (+1,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    948599722021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass85,271 miles (+3,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    685257765139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass82,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,135 miles
    Test number
    660514729806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491759298604
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    171543816419
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    530647236312
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant loss on left side of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust silencer missing
    • AdvisoryNearside seat belt buckle surround missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629291990003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant loss on left side of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust silencer missing
    • AdvisoryNearside seat belt buckle surround missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  10. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    142676532589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. FailMileage not read10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    450793337498
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated gear oil from hub seal (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight oil leak

  12. Pass71,415 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,415 miles
    Test number
    647362810380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,414 miles (+7,871)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    777282305256
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel housing top and bottom bearings (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryReverse light intermittent

  14. Pass63,543 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    424167142937
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail63,540 miles (+9,210)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    491680109701
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt lose (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass54,330 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    478406904202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass48,919 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    819121993186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail48,919 miles (+10,236)1 failure2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    256256783462
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass38,683 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    789764781243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel heating element slight leak
    • NoteN/s/f oil seal at swivel joint
    • NoteRear diff slight oil leak from seal

  20. Fail38,683 miles (+10,434)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,683 miles
    Test number
    376664081285
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel heating element slight leak
    • NoteN/s/f oil seal at swivel joint
    • NoteRear diff slight oil leak from seal

  21. Pass28,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    422996080239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,249 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    213506380213
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about S88 SHT

Does S88 SHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 SHT is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 SHT?
The MOT on S88 SHT is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 SHT done?
S88 SHT was recorded at 88,607 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has S88 SHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 SHT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S88 SHT 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 SHT find?
S88 SHT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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