Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
242 DOWMOT history
242 DOW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 63,547 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,208 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 242 DOW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
242 DOW was last recorded at 63,547 miles on 7 May 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Nov 2012: 49,520 miles, lower than 49,663 miles on 22 Nov 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 63,471 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 76 miles
- Average per year
- 2,208 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,547 miles
- 2024 – 63,471 miles
- 2023 – 63,322 miles
- 2022 – 62,168 miles
- 2021 – 62,080 miles
- 2019 – 61,740 miles
- 2018 – 61,097 miles
- 2017 – 60,899 miles
- 2016 – 58,951 miles
- 2015 – 57,831 miles
- 2014 – 55,690 miles
- 2013 – 52,932 miles
- 2012 – 49,520 miles
- 2011 – 49,663 miles
- 2010 – 44,108 miles
- 2009 – 37,291 miles
- 2008 – 33,314 miles
- 2007 – 27,284 miles
- 2006 – 19,326 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,547 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 63,547 miles
- Test number
- 673385618388
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
Fail63,547 miles (+76)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,547 miles
- Test number
- 731966325882
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
Pass63,471 miles (+149)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 63,471 miles
- Test number
- 970461436053
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass63,322 miles (+1,154)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 63,322 miles
- Test number
- 221099928082
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,168 miles (+88)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 62,168 miles
- Test number
- 106702139964
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,080 miles (+340)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 62,080 miles
- Test number
- 649267272566
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass61,740 miles (+643)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 61,740 miles
- Test number
- 553132443697
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel seals leaking
Pass61,097 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 61,097 miles
- Test number
- 668629611869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,899 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,899 miles
- Test number
- 281894273684
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,951 miles (+1,120)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 58,951 miles
- Test number
- 299279810696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,831 miles (+2,141)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 57,831 miles
- Test number
- 737826889705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,690 miles (+2,758)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,690 miles
- Test number
- 988901324398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,932 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,932 miles
- Test number
- 477872223493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,882 miles (+3,362)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,882 miles
- Test number
- 916329913311
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass49,520 miles (-143)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 49,520 miles
- Test number
- 725228922300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,663 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 49,663 miles
- Test number
- 428956221489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,654 miles (+5,546)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,654 miles
- Test number
- 239345121389
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass44,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 44,108 miles
- Test number
- 324476240138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,105 miles (+6,814)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,105 miles
- Test number
- 394856140176
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass37,291 miles (+3,977)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,291 miles
- Test number
- 330176439178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,314 miles (+6,030)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 33,314 miles
- Test number
- 594154638153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,284 miles (+7,958)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,284 miles
- Test number
- 963674747193
- NoteAdvise brake fluid change two yearly
Pass19,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 19,326 miles
- Test number
- 211166416187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 242 DOW
- What vehicle is registration 242 DOW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 242 DOW on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 May 2003. 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 242 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 242 DOW is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 242 DOW?
- The MOT on 242 DOW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 242 DOW done?
- 242 DOW was recorded at 63,547 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
- Has 242 DOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 242 DOW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on 242 DOW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 242 DOW find?
- 242 DOW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth on the edge; nearside coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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