Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
D14 PAEMOT history
D14 PAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 183,219 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D14 PAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D14 PAE was last recorded at 183,219 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 8,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Apr 2014: 98,798 miles, lower than 914,133 miles on 19 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 175,169 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,050 miles
- Average per year
- 7,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,219 miles
- 2025 – 175,169 miles
- 2024 – 171,231 miles
- 2022 – 166,398 miles
- 2021 – 159,574 miles
- 2020 – 153,708 miles
- 2019 – 144,194 miles
- 2018 – 135,708 miles
- 2017 – 125,644 miles
- 2016 – 116,127 miles
- 2015 – 107,228 miles
- 2014 – 98,905 miles
- 2013 – 914,133 miles
- 2012 – 86,567 miles
- 2011 – 86,410 miles
- 2010 – 83,017 miles
- 2009 – 70,792 miles
- 2008 – 58,137 miles
- 2007 – 46,178 miles
- 2006 – 32,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,219 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Drag link end slightly misaligned
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
All rear metal brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Led lights fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,219 miles (+8,050)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 183,219 miles
- Test number
- 280758864345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,169 miles (+168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 175,169 miles
- Test number
- 203146477824
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Output shaft worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail175,001 miles (+3,770)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,001 miles
- Test number
- 748174650918
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded within prescribed areas marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box link arm (marked yellow) (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass171,231 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,231 miles
- Test number
- 422818735084
- AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail171,156 miles (+4,758)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,156 miles
- Test number
- 731768008653
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDrag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass166,398 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 166,398 miles
- Test number
- 937354758005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,331 miles (+6,757)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,331 miles
- Test number
- 785240038076
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt By steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass159,574 miles (+5,866)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,574 miles
- Test number
- 328750956560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,708 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 153,708 miles
- Test number
- 843994068490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,401 miles (+9,207)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,401 miles
- Test number
- 374319017139
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Insecure lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) + Gaitor split (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass144,194 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 144,194 miles
- Test number
- 146667194839
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail144,193 miles (+8,485)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,193 miles
- Test number
- 651293634030
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tractor joint has Excessive play and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty Due to faulty circuit (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,708 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 135,708 miles
- Test number
- 445647489661
- AdvisoryAll rear metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryLed lights fitted
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose slightly twisted
- AdvisorySteering box damp
- AdvisoryTemporary repair made to exhaust
Fail135,708 miles (+10,064)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,708 miles
- Test number
- 628373770636
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter offside rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll rear metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock absorber bushes worn and split
- AdvisoryLed lights fitted
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose slightly twisted
- AdvisorySteering box damp
- AdvisoryTemporary repair made to exhaust
Pass125,644 miles (+9,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 125,644 miles
- Test number
- 132126074213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Pass116,127 miles (+8,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 116,127 miles
- Test number
- 938643545676
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass107,228 miles (+8,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 107,228 miles
- Test number
- 256924215453
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass98,905 miles (+107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,905 miles
- Test number
- 247516924178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail98,798 miles (-815,335)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,798 miles
- Test number
- 719025714176
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass914,133 miles (+822,948)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 914,133 miles
- Test number
- 188509903180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,185 miles (+4,618)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,185 miles
- Test number
- 917065493091
- FailureFront Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass86,567 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 86,567 miles
- Test number
- 225757502100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,410 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 86,410 miles
- Test number
- 456501011452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,017 miles (+12,225)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 83,017 miles
- Test number
- 804875000316
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass70,792 miles (+12,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 70,792 miles
- Test number
- 193778809398
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass58,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,137 miles
- Test number
- 130002718325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,137 miles (+11,959)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,137 miles
- Test number
- 130871518369
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass46,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 46,178 miles
- Test number
- 930426607315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,178 miles (+4,930)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,178 miles
- Test number
- 142464607330
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass41,248 miles (+9,006)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 404283717154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 32,242 miles
- Test number
- 204522646111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D14 PAE
- Does D14 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D14 PAE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D14 PAE?
- The MOT on D14 PAE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D14 PAE done?
- D14 PAE was recorded at 183,219 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,610 miles a year.
- Has D14 PAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D14 PAE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on D14 PAE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on D14 PAE find?
- D14 PAE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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