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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S19 EMAMOT history

S19 EMA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S19 EMA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
24,151 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 EMA was last recorded at 24,151 miles on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2012: 349 miles, lower than 135,272 miles on 5 Nov 2008.
  • 30 Mar 2013: 79 miles, lower than 349 miles on 14 Dec 2012.
  • 13 Feb 2016: 7,807 miles, lower than 54,268 miles on 12 Mar 2015.
  • 21 Feb 2018: 11,789 miles, lower than 99,229 miles on 24 Feb 2017.
  • 26 Mar 2026: 24,151 miles, lower than 234,199 miles on 26 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
234,199 miles · 26 Feb 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,151 miles
  • 2025 – 234,199 miles
  • 2024 – 219,503 miles
  • 2023 – 197,934 miles
  • 2022 – 176,546 miles
  • 2021 – 156,220 miles
  • 2020 – 146,182 miles
  • 2019 – 130,638 miles
  • 2018 – 117,794 miles
  • 2017 – 99,229 miles
  • 2016 – 7,807 miles
  • 2015 – 54,268 miles
  • 2014 – 3,015 miles
  • 2013 – 79 miles
  • 2012 – 349 miles
  • 2008 – 135,272 miles
  • 2007 – 109,225 miles
  • 2006 – 84,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,151 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.

  • Metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Both front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,151 miles (-210,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    634940255422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass234,199 miles (+14,696)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    234,199 miles
    Test number
    747321361712
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser ball joint has slight play

  3. Pass219,503 miles (+21,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    219,503 miles
    Test number
    872695306745
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded

  4. Pass197,934 miles (+21,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    197,934 miles
    Test number
    728210515007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,546 miles (+20,326)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    346845552024
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass156,220 miles (+10,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,220 miles
    Test number
    750356758659
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  7. Pass146,182 miles (+15,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,182 miles
    Test number
    449476312868
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s &o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass130,638 miles (+12,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    489793891493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,794 miles (+106,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,794 miles
    Test number
    756431795524
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail11,789 miles (-87,440)7 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,789 miles
    Test number
    697499370022
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam spot light (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass99,229 miles (+89,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    118220121310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail9,922 miles (+2,115)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,922 miles
    Test number
    225899257939
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass7,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    7,807 miles
    Test number
    701800042619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail7,807 miles (-46,461)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,807 miles
    Test number
    966473572535
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass54,268 miles (+51,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    408491375025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass3,015 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,015 miles
    Test number
    789580084083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79 miles (-270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79 miles
    Test number
    987079183040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass349 miles (-134,923)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    349 miles
    Test number
    506909142363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,272 miles (+26,047)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    133100418351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    834523697229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,225 miles (+25,158)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    733332797271
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass84,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    320438946207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,067 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,067 miles
    Test number
    374838246234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S19 EMA

Does S19 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 EMA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 EMA?
The MOT on S19 EMA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 EMA done?
S19 EMA was recorded at 24,151 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
Has S19 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 EMA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S19 EMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 5 times, first on 14 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S19 EMA find?
S19 EMA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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