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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S9 VEWMOT history

S9 VEW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S9 VEW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
69,745 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 VEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 VEW was last recorded at 69,745 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2016: 65,250 miles, lower than 66,150 miles on 23 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,707 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,745 miles
  • 2025 – 69,707 miles
  • 2024 – 69,685 miles
  • 2022 – 69,624 miles
  • 2021 – 69,489 miles
  • 2020 – 69,454 miles
  • 2019 – 69,111 miles
  • 2018 – 68,689 miles
  • 2017 – 68,138 miles
  • 2016 – 65,250 miles
  • 2014 – 66,150 miles
  • 2013 – 64,363 miles
  • 2012 – 60,893 miles
  • 2011 – 57,610 miles
  • 2010 – 54,459 miles
  • 2009 – 51,268 miles
  • 2008 – 46,076 miles
  • 2006 – 43,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,745 miles (+38)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    248054613296
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,707 miles (+22)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    476416304373
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,685 miles (+61)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    541799636606
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slighlty leaking

  4. Pass69,624 miles (+135)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    676234879284
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal

  5. Pass69,489 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,489 miles
    Test number
    116166426221
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,489 miles (+35)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,489 miles
    Test number
    525310451095
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,454 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    698504038366
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,454 miles (+343)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,454 miles
    Test number
    162554115369
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    674027884053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail69,111 miles (+422)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    892535829847
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Swivel ball (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    147286630681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak Hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail68,689 miles (+551)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    366612495899
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak Hub seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass68,138 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    542164211343
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass65,250 miles (-900)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    484969407733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,150 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    756397454361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust joins slight corroded
    • NoteN/s/r front seat has been removed
    • NoteO/s/r front seat has been removed
    • NoteSmaller size tyres fitted to vehicle for retest
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight worn

  16. Fail66,150 miles (+1,787)18 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    896646054396
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust joins slight corroded
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight worn

  17. Pass64,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    326940953355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,362 miles (+3,469)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    797136743355
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass60,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    656735852368
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail60,893 miles (+3,283)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    398993352340
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass57,610 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    495933541346
    • NoteFuel cap, plasic cover missing
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteMudguard n/s/f missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slighly worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen zone (B)

  22. Fail57,610 miles (+3,151)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    467962441421
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFuel cap, plasic cover missing
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteMudguard n/s/f missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slighly worn on inner edge
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen zone (B)

  23. Pass54,459 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    524835130328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,268 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    954521939348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,076 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    950757698239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    874947416262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 VEW

Does S9 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 VEW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 VEW?
The MOT on S9 VEW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 VEW done?
S9 VEW was recorded at 69,745 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has S9 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 VEW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S9 VEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 VEW find?
S9 VEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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