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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R50 DETMOT history

R50 DET is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

R50 DET 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,194 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DET was last recorded at 60,194 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,172 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,194 miles
  • 2025 – 60,172 miles
  • 2024 – 59,340 miles
  • 2023 – 58,461 miles
  • 2022 – 57,935 miles
  • 2018 – 57,913 miles
  • 2016 – 57,891 miles
  • 2015 – 57,817 miles
  • 2014 – 57,750 miles
  • 2011 – 56,884 miles
  • 2010 – 55,949 miles
  • 2009 – 54,100 miles
  • 2008 – 50,195 miles
  • 2006 – 45,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,194 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • OSR body support bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,194 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    370631975052
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass60,172 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,172 miles
    Test number
    566193405553
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail60,165 miles (+825)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    358389785741
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 ns os (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded osr (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass59,340 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    230629181983
    • AdvisoryOSR body support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail59,337 miles (+876)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    320681217756
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR body support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass58,461 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    868861793398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  7. Fail58,426 miles (+491)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    578664362498
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  8. Pass57,935 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    261864728451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  9. Fail57,935 miles (+22)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    933515979157
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Quarter panel support bar corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  10. Pass57,913 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    982873176997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,891 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    988894584012
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel bearing has slight play

  12. Pass57,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    472278459796
    • AdvisoryCar has been under sealed

  13. Fail57,817 miles (+67)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    436245592219
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass57,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    649171944247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,750 miles (+866)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    646058434295
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteLeak from nsf diff
    • NoteUnderbody corroded

  16. Pass56,884 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    266756831143
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub

  17. Fail56,884 miles (+935)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    238271231467
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub

  18. Pass55,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    751174850121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,949 miles (+1,849)4 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    652567540103
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass54,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    943957529139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,100 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,100 miles
    Test number
    710626329196
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    190790558037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,195 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    190825748495
    • DangerousFront Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass45,968 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    350344816354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,948 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    474001516309
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about R50 DET

Does R50 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DET is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DET?
The MOT on R50 DET is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DET done?
R50 DET was recorded at 60,194 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 722 miles a year.
Has R50 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DET has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R50 DET 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 R50 DET find?
R50 DET passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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