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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

949 ACEMOT history

949 ACE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

949 ACE 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,846 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
949 ACE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

949 ACE was last recorded at 144,846 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,062 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,784 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,846 miles
  • 2025 – 143,062 miles
  • 2024 – 140,033 miles
  • 2023 – 136,460 miles
  • 2022 – 130,840 miles
  • 2021 – 126,162 miles
  • 2020 – 122,750 miles
  • 2019 – 118,428 miles
  • 2018 – 114,402 miles
  • 2017 – 109,873 miles
  • 2016 – 106,470 miles
  • 2015 – 103,346 miles
  • 2014 – 99,277 miles
  • 2013 – 94,406 miles
  • 2012 – 88,629 miles
  • 2011 – 83,426 miles
  • 2010 – 77,458 miles
  • 2009 – 71,351 miles
  • 2008 – 70,355 miles
  • 2007 – 48,450 miles
  • 2006 – 37,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,846 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/f swivel joint leaking

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,846 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,846 miles
    Test number
    191565438594
    • AdvisoryO/s/f swivel joint leaking

  2. Pass143,062 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    358197846498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,033 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    405045815749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail140,031 miles (+21)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    604246013516
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail140,010 miles (+3,550)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    857852604315
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,460 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,460 miles
    Test number
    466327707815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,840 miles (+4,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,840 miles
    Test number
    496119232782
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing

  8. Pass126,162 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    126,162 miles
    Test number
    808304903698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,750 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    802639148753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted

  10. Fail122,749 miles (+4,321)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,749 miles
    Test number
    437908379929
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted

  11. Pass118,428 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    568369254459
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail118,426 miles (+4,024)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    820849499463
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated Grease from tractor joint (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp. fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass114,402 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    906065458861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on

  14. Fail114,399 miles (+4,526)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    590615892467
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on

  15. Pass109,873 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    252329264845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail109,872 miles (+3,402)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    315769819845
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass106,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    179291682674
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to leak nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail106,470 miles (+3,124)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    250275143144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tractor joint seals starting to leak nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass103,346 miles (+4,069)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    265454175188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront nearside and offside tractor joint seals weeping oil/grease

  20. Pass99,277 miles (+4,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    518924654181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass94,406 miles (+5,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,406 miles
    Test number
    688652373150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWashers low on pressure

  22. Pass88,629 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    226303372101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,627 miles (+5,201)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    277972172134
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades worn

  24. Fail83,426 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    229910761126
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  25. Pass83,426 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    907010261174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,458 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    792907560137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,351 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    412583879153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B

  28. Pass71,351 miles (+996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    521433779195
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B

  29. Pass70,355 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    883531718273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail70,351 miles (+21,901)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    970486508283
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass48,450 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    270893597424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    891603976151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 949 ACE

What vehicle is registration 949 ACE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 949 ACE on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 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 949 ACE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 949 ACE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 949 ACE?
The MOT on 949 ACE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 949 ACE done?
949 ACE was recorded at 144,846 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has 949 ACE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 949 ACE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 949 ACE 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 949 ACE find?
949 ACE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: o/s/f swivel joint leaking.

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