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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

25 DMSMOT history

25 DMS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

25 DMS black 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,062 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
25 DMS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

25 DMS was last recorded at 148,062 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2017: 101,238 miles, lower than 937,065 miles on 3 Nov 2016.

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
146,180 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,062 miles
  • 2024 – 146,180 miles
  • 2023 – 142,203 miles
  • 2022 – 138,131 miles
  • 2021 – 132,272 miles
  • 2020 – 125,725 miles
  • 2019 – 116,992 miles
  • 2018 – 108,866 miles
  • 2017 – 101,238 miles
  • 2016 – 937,065 miles
  • 2015 – 87,038 miles
  • 2014 – 79,872 miles
  • 2013 – 71,042 miles
  • 2012 – 62,334 miles
  • 2011 – 53,608 miles
  • 2010 – 46,176 miles
  • 2009 – 37,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,062 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth seat belts damaged
  • AdvisoryDrop arm dust cover split
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOsf brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear damper top bushes soft
  • AdvisorySlight fuel leak from tank
  • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear damper top bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,062 miles (+1,882)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,062 miles
    Test number
    407887646103
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belts damaged
    • AdvisoryDrop arm dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryOsf brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear damper top bushes soft
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak from tank
    • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corroded

  2. Pass146,180 miles (+3,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,180 miles
    Test number
    937566365695
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belts damaged due to being shut in door locks
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear damper top bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight fuel leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsr wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corroded

  3. Pass142,203 miles (+4,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,203 miles
    Test number
    410997988447
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear damper top bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsr wheel
    • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corroded

  4. Pass138,131 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,131 miles
    Test number
    233452201893
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are low on tread and going out of shape
    • AdvisoryBoth rear damper top bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corroded

  5. Fail138,112 miles (+5,840)2 dangerous24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,112 miles
    Test number
    197768700588
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap seal damaged (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS & OS (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Swivel hubs have slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush - JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes split - contaminated with oil/fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket and rear joint flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank damp - no visible fuel leak
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to rear crossmember and attachment points to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass132,272 miles (+6,547)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,272 miles
    Test number
    461533828972
    • DangerousBoth seat belts are damaged due to being shut in the door locks
    • DangerousFront brake pads low and discs thin
    • DangerousOsr brake works but poor
    • DangerousRear damper bushes worn
    • AdvisoryALL brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing are bushes soft and cracking

  7. Pass125,725 miles (+8,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,725 miles
    Test number
    119336236040
    • AdvisoryChassis,brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass116,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    314185699624
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belts are damaged
    • AdvisoryMovement in the nsr lower damper bush
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Fail116,992 miles (+8,126)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    366057123418
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belts are damaged
    • AdvisoryMovement in the nsr lower damper bush
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  10. Pass108,866 miles (+7,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,866 miles
    Test number
    452448579167
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySeatbelts & buckles worn

  11. Pass101,238 miles (-835,827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,238 miles
    Test number
    927149576217
    • AdvisoryDrop arm dust cover is split
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joint seals are weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner faces are rusty
    • AdvisoryRear damper bushes are worn

  12. Pass937,065 miles (+850,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    937,065 miles
    Test number
    769523797573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    236631450228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Fail87,038 miles (+7,166)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    158290505759
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass79,872 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    555230814344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,686 miles (+8,644)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,686 miles
    Test number
    306403204378
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass71,042 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    486545313340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,973 miles (+8,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    119191613361
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  19. Pass62,334 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    486631012474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,608 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,608 miles
    Test number
    746938511381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,176 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    892288590249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    252406899269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 25 DMS

What vehicle is registration 25 DMS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 25 DMS on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 2006. 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 25 DMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 25 DMS is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 25 DMS?
The MOT on 25 DMS is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 25 DMS done?
25 DMS was recorded at 148,062 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has 25 DMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 25 DMS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 25 DMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 25 DMS find?
25 DMS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: both seat belts damaged; drop arm dust cover split; oil leaks, and 5 more.

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