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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S10 ATVMOT history

S10 ATV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

S10 ATV grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
229,623 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 ATV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 ATV was last recorded at 229,623 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,623 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,000 miles
Average per year
9,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,623 miles
  • 2024 – 226,623 miles
  • 2022 – 225,731 miles
  • 2021 – 220,090 miles
  • 2020 – 213,142 miles
  • 2019 – 205,904 miles
  • 2018 – 199,097 miles
  • 2016 – 189,814 miles
  • 2015 – 178,876 miles
  • 2014 – 164,135 miles
  • 2013 – 146,979 miles
  • 2012 – 130,584 miles
  • 2011 – 130,481 miles
  • 2010 – 116,651 miles
  • 2009 – 100,720 miles
  • 2008 – 85,173 miles
  • 2007 – 67,675 miles
  • 2006 – 53,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,623 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommend Replacement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,623 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    229,623 miles
    Test number
    840728850941
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass226,623 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,623 miles
    Test number
    174150494667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass225,731 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    225,731 miles
    Test number
    855602218452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail225,715 miles (+5,625)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,715 miles
    Test number
    120751409928
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour and position (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
  5. Pass220,090 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    220,090 miles
    Test number
    713177799070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail220,071 miles (+6,929)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,071 miles
    Test number
    563681453304
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear [joint] (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and lower d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and lower d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass213,142 miles (+25)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,142 miles
    Test number
    137458974640
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommend Replacement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail213,117 miles (+7,213)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,117 miles
    Test number
    499932878146
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommend Replacement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass205,904 miles (+6,807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    205,904 miles
    Test number
    137867081760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advance play. advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  10. Pass199,097 miles (+9,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    199,097 miles
    Test number
    910449099474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass189,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    189,814 miles
    Test number
    328184666699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail189,813 miles (+10,937)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,813 miles
    Test number
    164624906923
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement set (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass178,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    178,876 miles
    Test number
    871392270654
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Fail178,876 miles (+14,741)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,876 miles
    Test number
    698927487022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Pass164,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,135 miles
    Test number
    946666144204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  16. Fail164,135 miles (+17,156)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,135 miles
    Test number
    917426744228
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass146,979 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,979 miles
    Test number
    478750323218
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front hub oil leak
  18. Fail146,979 miles (+16,395)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,979 miles
    Test number
    297580323201
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front hub oil leak
  19. Pass130,584 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,584 miles
    Test number
    996023412273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,481 miles (+13,830)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,481 miles
    Test number
    147207641125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,651 miles (+15,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,651 miles
    Test number
    290520470195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,720 miles (+15,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    461255979114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,173 miles (+17,498)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,173 miles
    Test number
    631966508206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,675 miles (+14,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    183498717297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    353828096219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,572 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    882002596277
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S10 ATV

Does S10 ATV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 ATV expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 ATV?
The MOT on S10 ATV expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 ATV done?
S10 ATV was recorded at 229,623 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 9,359 miles a year.
Has S10 ATV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 ATV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S10 ATV 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 S10 ATV find?
S10 ATV passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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