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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

S21 ACVMOT history

S21 ACV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S21 ACV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,898 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ACV was last recorded at 69,898 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,755 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,143 miles
Average per year
1,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,898 miles
  • 2024 – 64,755 miles
  • 2023 – 58,771 miles
  • 2022 – 55,824 miles
  • 2021 – 55,540 miles
  • 2017 – 53,828 miles
  • 2016 – 51,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    626323257554
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail69,898 miles (+5,143)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,898 miles
    Test number
    710205216008
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass64,755 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    867964410823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail64,749 miles (+5,978)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    628292401361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass58,771 miles (+2,947)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    796255410603
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass55,824 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    394849878613
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  7. Fail55,824 miles (+284)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    565539123768
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  8. Pass55,540 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    731090461667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,828 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,828 miles
    Test number
    766255269811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    257893671848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ACV

Does S21 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ACV is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 ACV?
The MOT on S21 ACV is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ACV done?
S21 ACV was recorded at 69,898 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,875 miles a year.
Has S21 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ACV has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 ACV 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 S21 ACV find?
S21 ACV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside non obligatory mirror damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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