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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S99 DEFMOT history

S99 DEF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S99 DEF red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,687 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 DEF was last recorded at 129,687 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,529 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,687 miles
  • 2025 – 127,529 miles
  • 2024 – 126,286 miles
  • 2023 – 123,145 miles
  • 2022 – 121,784 miles
  • 2021 – 120,384 miles
  • 2020 – 119,203 miles
  • 2019 – 118,628 miles
  • 2018 – 117,745 miles
  • 2016 – 117,060 miles
  • 2015 – 112,020 miles
  • 2014 – 107,614 miles
  • 2013 – 94,570 miles
  • 2012 – 85,718 miles
  • 2011 – 72,510 miles
  • 2010 – 70,117 miles
  • 2009 – 58,978 miles
  • 2008 – 49,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,687 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,687 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    906928467100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,529 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    844131760712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,286 miles (+3,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,286 miles
    Test number
    617756086721
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass123,145 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,145 miles
    Test number
    958959585221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,784 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    690135738372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,384 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    728382778895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass119,203 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,203 miles
    Test number
    644591100811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,628 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    727082504768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,745 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    147039532868
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear Diff seals leaking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass117,060 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,060 miles
    Test number
    190307838180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,020 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    368230305660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,614 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    639893354336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,084 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    715113624015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,076 miles (+7,506)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    949991224009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass94,570 miles (+8,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    108669823423
    • 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)

  16. Pass85,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    138160032437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,718 miles (+13,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    528280432051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass72,510 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    538141031073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    464585790181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,117 miles (+11,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    890715990123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass58,978 miles (+8,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    672317419190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    462163048093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 DEF

Does S99 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 DEF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 DEF?
The MOT on S99 DEF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 DEF done?
S99 DEF was recorded at 129,687 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has S99 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 DEF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on S99 DEF 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 S99 DEF find?
S99 DEF passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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