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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S20 RHFMOT history

S20 RHF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

S20 RHF silver 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,163 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RHF was last recorded at 167,163 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,372 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,791 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,163 miles
  • 2025 – 165,372 miles
  • 2024 – 156,090 miles
  • 2023 – 146,354 miles
  • 2022 – 136,576 miles
  • 2021 – 129,784 miles
  • 2020 – 126,855 miles
  • 2019 – 121,803 miles
  • 2018 – 116,254 miles
  • 2017 – 109,733 miles
  • 2016 – 103,693 miles
  • 2015 – 94,634 miles
  • 2014 – 85,910 miles
  • 2013 – 76,668 miles
  • 2012 – 67,647 miles
  • 2011 – 62,465 miles
  • 2010 – 52,363 miles
  • 2009 – 40,564 miles
  • 2007 – 25,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,163 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,163 miles (+1,791)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,163 miles
    Test number
    237278804434
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass165,372 miles (+9,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,372 miles
    Test number
    310860600703
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,090 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    616783312418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,354 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,354 miles
    Test number
    255686523596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,315 miles (+9,739)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,315 miles
    Test number
    455906188990
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass136,576 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    211748540574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,784 miles (+2,929)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,784 miles
    Test number
    441255895858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,855 miles (+5,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    475050468638
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,803 miles (+5,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    558521979874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking

  10. Pass116,254 miles (+6,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,254 miles
    Test number
    128316755237
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass109,733 miles (+6,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    363515042786
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured fronts (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass103,693 miles (+9,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    564451816673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass94,634 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    118516735021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,910 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    528640324017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,668 miles (+9,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    745274713084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail67,647 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    938835102012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

  17. Pass67,647 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    989745502025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,465 miles (+10,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,465 miles
    Test number
    157897601044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,363 miles (+11,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    124546400011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  20. Pass40,564 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    534666619082
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Fail40,564 miles (+15,114)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    611422719087
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass25,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    780366717337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RHF

Does S20 RHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RHF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RHF?
The MOT on S20 RHF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RHF done?
S20 RHF was recorded at 167,163 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has S20 RHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RHF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 RHF 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 S20 RHF find?
S20 RHF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam.

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