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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

2222 SRMOT history

2222 SR is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

2222 SR orange 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 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,958 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2222 SR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2222 SR was last recorded at 56,958 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2010: 39,441 miles, lower than 353,813 miles on 22 May 2009.

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
56,854 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
1,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,958 miles
  • 2024 – 56,854 miles
  • 2023 – 56,807 miles
  • 2022 – 56,490 miles
  • 2021 – 54,859 miles
  • 2020 – 53,710 miles
  • 2017 – 51,897 miles
  • 2016 – 49,786 miles
  • 2015 – 44,884 miles
  • 2014 – 44,863 miles
  • 2012 – 43,412 miles
  • 2011 – 39,445 miles
  • 2010 – 39,441 miles
  • 2009 – 353,813 miles
  • 2008 – 31,995 miles
  • 2007 – 23,630 miles
  • 2006 – 22,036 miles
  • 2005 – 18,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,958 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed and corroding
  • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blockedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake discs deteriorating
  • AdvisorySlight leak on rear diffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,958 miles (+104)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    537634983288
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor holed and corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryBrake discs deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight leak on rear diff
  2. Pass56,854 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    815365488400
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
  3. Pass56,807 miles (+317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    358042713777
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet blocked
    • AdvisorySlight leak on rear diff
  4. Pass56,490 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    616300753029
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differentail (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass54,859 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    815060869229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,710 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    800455675501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,897 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    609251301146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,786 miles (+4,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    976901376226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  9. Pass44,884 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    933835730133
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing has hole caused by corrosion but not a supporting panel
  10. Fail44,881 miles (+18)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    869128066808
    • FailureFront Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass44,863 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    286538594497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,412 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    157432542382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,408 miles (+3,963)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    548941142374
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside floor to body corroded
  14. Pass39,445 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    636098311159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,441 miles (-314,372)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    283120740209
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGear box mounting split
  16. Pass353,813 miles (+321,818)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    353,813 miles
    Test number
    373092149196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,995 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,995 miles
    Test number
    413910448121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,978 miles (+8,348)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    200237728418
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  19. Pass23,630 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,630 miles
    Test number
    600072347128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,036 miles
    Test number
    304020256459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,036 miles (+3,305)8 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,036 miles
    Test number
    301207746437
    • DangerousCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • DangerousFRONT PROP SHAFT REAR U/J BADLY WORN
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • DangerousREAR PROPSHAFT REAR U/J WORN
    • DangerousREAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED
    • NoteHIGH LEVEL REVERSING LIGHTS DEFECTIVE †
  22. Pass18,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,731 miles
    Test number
    384173745417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2222 SR

What vehicle is registration 2222 SR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2222 SR on an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Sept 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2222 SR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2222 SR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2222 SR?
The MOT on 2222 SR is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2222 SR done?
2222 SR was recorded at 56,958 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,840 miles a year.
Has 2222 SR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2222 SR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on 2222 SR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2222 SR find?
2222 SR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front floor holed and corroding; nearside front washer jet blocked, and 2 more.

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