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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

DCW 503MOT history

DCW 503 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

DCW 503 green 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,549 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DCW 503
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCW 503 was last recorded at 182,549 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,547 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,549 miles
  • 2025 – 177,506 miles
  • 2024 – 176,417 miles
  • 2023 – 169,556 miles
  • 2022 – 164,072 miles
  • 2021 – 154,653 miles
  • 2020 – 144,336 miles
  • 2019 – 133,390 miles
  • 2018 – 123,815 miles
  • 2017 – 114,481 miles
  • 2016 – 103,403 miles
  • 2015 – 89,593 miles
  • 2014 – 77,724 miles
  • 2013 – 61,712 miles
  • 2012 – 46,750 miles
  • 2011 – 36,520 miles
  • 2010 – 27,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,549 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,549 miles
    Test number
    620244742047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail182,547 miles (+5,041)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,547 miles
    Test number
    464304259007
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass177,506 miles (+1,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,506 miles
    Test number
    860709145851
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end dust covers cracked
    • AdvisoryChassis getting rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box

  4. Pass176,417 miles (+6,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,417 miles
    Test number
    590566485031
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryNear side front track rod end worn

  5. Pass169,556 miles (+5,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,556 miles
    Test number
    942606376955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass164,072 miles (+9,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,072 miles
    Test number
    829766538372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc and pads worn
    • AdvisoryPower steering box drop arm ball joint worn
    • AdvisoryPower steering box leaking

  7. Pass154,653 miles (+10,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,653 miles
    Test number
    927690444977
    • AdvisoryFront to back steel brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side front wheel bearing

  8. Pass144,336 miles (+10,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,336 miles
    Test number
    377379962162
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT SWIVEL BEARINGS

  9. Pass133,390 miles (+9,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,390 miles
    Test number
    362681380285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff side front lower swivel bering worn
    • AdvisoryPower sreering box damp
    • AdvisoryRear shocker bushes worn

  10. Pass123,815 miles (+9,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,815 miles
    Test number
    156356721754
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bottom shock bushes worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front track rod end

  11. Pass114,481 miles (+11,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,481 miles
    Test number
    694448376919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    404052530405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail103,403 miles (+13,810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    596580942493
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass89,593 miles (+11,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    266566015047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,724 miles (+16,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,724 miles
    Test number
    669763814086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    399225313041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,712 miles (+14,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    735425613042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass46,750 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,750 miles
    Test number
    557036112091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,520 miles (+9,168)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,520 miles
    Test number
    108123911066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,352 miles
    Test number
    162105910034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DCW 503

What vehicle is registration DCW 503 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCW 503 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2007. 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 DCW 503 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCW 503 is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DCW 503?
The MOT on DCW 503 is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCW 503 done?
DCW 503 was recorded at 182,549 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 9,601 miles a year.
Has DCW 503 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCW 503 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on DCW 503 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 DCW 503 find?
DCW 503 passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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