Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S96 RADMOT history
S96 RAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 131,540 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S96 RAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 17 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S96 RAD was last recorded at 131,540 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 11,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,894 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,646 miles
- Average per year
- 3,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,540 miles
- 2025 – 119,894 miles
- 2024 – 115,336 miles
- 2023 – 110,916 miles
- 2022 – 108,282 miles
- 2021 – 106,210 miles
- 2020 – 104,487 miles
- 2019 – 100,764 miles
- 2018 – 98,076 miles
- 2017 – 95,840 miles
- 2016 – 91,982 miles
- 2015 – 88,696 miles
- 2014 – 82,630 miles
- 2013 – 76,919 miles
- 2012 – 71,939 miles
- 2011 – 68,141 miles
- 2010 – 64,289 miles
- 2009 – 61,544 miles
- 2008 – 59,628 miles
- 2007 – 55,816 miles
- 2006 – 52,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,540 miles
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 on engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Centre body support corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,540 miles (+11,646)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 131,540 miles
- Test number
- 757036073295
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
Pass119,894 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 119,894 miles
- Test number
- 792925851118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,336 miles (+4,420)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 115,336 miles
- Test number
- 850584964841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass110,916 miles (+2,634)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 110,916 miles
- Test number
- 839673709219
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass108,282 miles (+2,072)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,282 miles
- Test number
- 569914236296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,210 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 106,210 miles
- Test number
- 337328640738
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
Pass104,487 miles (+3,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 104,487 miles
- Test number
- 846210497696
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,764 miles (+2,688)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 100,764 miles
- Test number
- 651808623858
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,076 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,076 miles
- Test number
- 834293538986
- AdvisoryCentre body support corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
Fail98,075 miles (+2,235)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,075 miles
- Test number
- 992348451768
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre body support corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
Pass95,840 miles (+3,858)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 95,840 miles
- Test number
- 449407852742
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,982 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 91,982 miles
- Test number
- 411387673376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass88,696 miles (+6,066)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 88,696 miles
- Test number
- 179292215112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRear lower panel slightly corroded
Pass82,630 miles (+5,711)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,630 miles
- Test number
- 186292724177
- NoteNSF outer brake pipe corroded
- NoteNSR outer brake pipe corroded
- NoteOSR outer brake pipe corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion to nsr inner door area
- NoteSlight corrosion to osr inner door area
- NoteSlight corrosion to outer rear chassis section
- NoteSlight play in NSR wheel bearing
Pass76,919 miles (+4,980)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,919 miles
- Test number
- 285558303403
- NoteSlight leak from steering box
Pass71,939 miles (+3,798)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,939 miles
- Test number
- 107091322137
- NoteAll Tyres Cracking
- NoteFanbelt Cracked
- NoteFront Diff Leaking
- NoteFront Pads Appear Low
- NoteOil Leak Between Engine And Gaerbox
- NoteRear Pads Appear Low
- NoteSlight Play In Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes
- NoteSlight Play In Steering Box Ball Joint
- NoteWipers Poor
Pass68,141 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,141 miles
- Test number
- 759484001181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,289 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 64,289 miles
- Test number
- 301887790005
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail64,283 miles (+2,739)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,283 miles
- Test number
- 442632390090
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass61,544 miles (+1,916)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 61,544 miles
- Test number
- 772317399084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 59,628 miles
- Test number
- 690628788035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,620 miles (+3,804)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,620 miles
- Test number
- 643968288086
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass55,816 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 55,816 miles
- Test number
- 413892297065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,758 miles (+3,662)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,758 miles
- Test number
- 461816587011
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass52,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 52,096 miles
- Test number
- 244003106174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S96 RAD
- Does S96 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 RAD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S96 RAD?
- The MOT on S96 RAD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S96 RAD done?
- S96 RAD was recorded at 131,540 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
- Has S96 RAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S96 RAD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on S96 RAD 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 S96 RAD find?
- S96 RAD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: handbrake warning light staying on; nearside rear anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished; offside rear anti roll bar linkage gaiter perished, and 3 more.
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