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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

250 SAMOT history

250 SA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 31,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

250 SA silver 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,920 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
250 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

250 SA was last recorded at 31,920 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,919 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,920 miles
  • 2025 – 31,919 miles
  • 2024 – 27,090 miles
  • 2023 – 22,531 miles
  • 2022 – 17,834 miles
  • 2021 – 7,823 miles
  • 2019 – 912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,920 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    590546693483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail31,919 miles (+4,829)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    384020184059
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks upper rubber worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass27,090 miles (+4,559)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,090 miles
    Test number
    663008814134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTow bar plug flap broken

  4. Pass22,531 miles (+4,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    22,531 miles
    Test number
    391923747896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass17,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    169033123417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail17,834 miles (+5,027)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    370529013442
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass12,807 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    371749748226
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail12,807 miles (+4,984)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,807 miles
    Test number
    857487033281
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass7,823 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    7,823 miles
    Test number
    515759361796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    912 miles
    Test number
    704335715724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail912 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    912 miles
    Test number
    905660093031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Questions about 250 SA

What vehicle is registration 250 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 250 SA on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 2016. 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 250 SA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 250 SA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 250 SA?
The MOT on 250 SA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 250 SA done?
250 SA was recorded at 31,920 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
Has 250 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 250 SA has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 250 SA 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 250 SA find?
250 SA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks.

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