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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S10 DCVMOT history

S10 DCV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S10 DCV blue 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,843 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 DCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 DCV was last recorded at 99,843 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,515 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
328 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,843 miles
  • 2025 – 99,515 miles
  • 2024 – 98,923 miles
  • 2023 – 98,455 miles
  • 2022 – 97,076 miles
  • 2021 – 96,422 miles
  • 2020 – 94,110 miles
  • 2019 – 90,721 miles
  • 2018 – 88,138 miles
  • 2017 – 86,749 miles
  • 2016 – 82,249 miles
  • 2015 – 77,911 miles
  • 2014 – 72,590 miles
  • 2013 – 67,040 miles
  • 2012 – 62,314 miles
  • 2011 – 55,315 miles
  • 2010 – 48,723 miles
  • 2009 – 41,033 miles
  • 2008 – 34,069 miles
  • 2007 – 26,546 miles
  • 2006 – 20,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,843 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,843 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,843 miles
    Test number
    997302025377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,515 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    301203940639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,923 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    180429826190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,455 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    490852348786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,076 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    106452994873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,422 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    296537469418
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail96,407 miles (+2,297)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    336993455331
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass94,110 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    834277562411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,721 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    134795629688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass88,138 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    874352782464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,749 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,749 miles
    Test number
    590479477961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,249 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    683435355899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,911 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    617208854281
    • AdvisoryRear brake readings low, service brake efficiency 55%
  14. Pass72,590 miles (+5,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    627664474251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass67,040 miles (+4,726)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    409034473235
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteOffside front brake binding
    • NotePlay in nearside drag link end
    • NoteRear cross member corroded
  16. Pass62,314 miles (+6,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    927799952292
    • NoteNearsaide ball seal leaking
    • NoteTorque reaction arm bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated
  17. Pass55,315 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    689633671294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,723 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    390887360457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,033 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    240356469207
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass41,033 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    883226669215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,069 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    844687868227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,546 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    942845367226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,447 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    581848546216
    • NoteAdvise irregular wear on the front tyres

Questions about S10 DCV

Does S10 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 DCV is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 DCV?
The MOT on S10 DCV is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 DCV done?
S10 DCV was recorded at 99,843 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has S10 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 DCV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S10 DCV 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 DCV find?
S10 DCV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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