Land Rover Defender
Brown · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
S9 LORMOT history
S9 LOR is a brown diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,892 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 240,892 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 LOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 LOR was last recorded at 240,892 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 11,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Feb 2011: 155,678 miles, lower than 199,218 miles on 5 Dec 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 229,789 miles · 22 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,103 miles
- Average per year
- 7,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 240,892 miles
- 2023 – 229,789 miles
- 2022 – 217,888 miles
- 2021 – 205,852 miles
- 2020 – 195,156 miles
- 2019 – 183,860 miles
- 2018 – 173,320 miles
- 2017 – 168,614 miles
- 2016 – 167,929 miles
- 2014 – 166,829 miles
- 2013 – 164,481 miles
- 2012 – 161,164 miles
- 2011 – 155,678 miles
- 2009 – 199,218 miles
- 2008 – 146,077 miles
- 2007 – 120,663 miles
- 2006 – 99,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass240,892 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Slight oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,892 miles (+11,103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 240,892 miles
- Test number
- 942035212606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass229,789 miles (+11,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 229,789 miles
- Test number
- 754136251389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass217,888 miles (+12,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 217,888 miles
- Test number
- 955639158751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,852 miles (+10,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 205,852 miles
- Test number
- 824867654785
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,156 miles (+11,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 195,156 miles
- Test number
- 982302052061
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass183,860 miles (+10,540)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 183,860 miles
- Test number
- 984530440724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,320 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 173,320 miles
- Test number
- 405816241012
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass168,614 miles (+685)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 168,614 miles
- Test number
- 662113166990
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass167,929 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 167,929 miles
- Test number
- 321502416844
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass166,829 miles (+2,348)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 166,829 miles
- Test number
- 516189724113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,481 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 164,481 miles
- Test number
- 456164933184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,164 miles (+5,486)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 161,164 miles
- Test number
- 808003402188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass155,678 miles (-43,540)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 155,678 miles
- Test number
- 155829041467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,218 miles (+53,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 199,218 miles
- Test number
- 981489639326
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass146,077 miles (+7,684)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 146,077 miles
- Test number
- 884304068348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamp around n/s and o/s front swivel seals
Pass138,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 138,393 miles
- Test number
- 490301118021
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail138,393 miles (+17,730)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,393 miles
- Test number
- 162741118052
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass120,663 miles (+20,746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 120,663 miles
- Test number
- 404909927000
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass99,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 473768916083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 101547716013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,917 miles7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 784126616052
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteFront shockabsorber bushes starting to show wear
- NoteP.t.o. driveshaft uj worn
Questions about S9 LOR
- Does S9 LOR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S9 LOR expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S9 LOR?
- The MOT on S9 LOR expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S9 LOR done?
- S9 LOR was recorded at 240,892 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 7,429 miles a year.
- Has S9 LOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 LOR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2008.
- Has the mileage on S9 LOR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S9 LOR find?
- S9 LOR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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