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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S21 CHGMOT history

S21 CHG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S21 CHG green 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,467 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 CHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 CHG was last recorded at 107,467 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2010: 48,409 miles, lower than 48,553 miles on 25 Jun 2009.

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
107,421 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,467 miles
  • 2025 – 104,874 miles
  • 2024 – 102,759 miles
  • 2023 – 101,661 miles
  • 2022 – 100,437 miles
  • 2021 – 99,897 miles
  • 2020 – 99,439 miles
  • 2019 – 95,957 miles
  • 2018 – 92,608 miles
  • 2017 – 87,598 miles
  • 2016 – 82,438 miles
  • 2015 – 76,571 miles
  • 2014 – 71,682 miles
  • 2013 – 65,955 miles
  • 2012 – 59,081 miles
  • 2011 – 53,606 miles
  • 2010 – 48,409 miles
  • 2009 – 48,553 miles
  • 2008 – 35,786 miles
  • 2007 – 24,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,467 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play play in steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust starting to corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,467 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    107,467 miles
    Test number
    449919936048
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play play in steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,421 miles (+2,547)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    469911324324
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure centre and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,874 miles (+2,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    147028060028
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass102,759 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    162176324611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear a frame ball joint cover split
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,759 miles (+1,098)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,759 miles
    Test number
    194923990622
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear a frame ball joint cover split
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,661 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    198734623533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,661 miles (+1,224)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    263821330329
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    883273304806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corroded

  9. Fail100,437 miles (+540)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    835544312551
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corroded

  10. Pass99,897 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    699796440237
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel by exhaust mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel starting to corroded

  11. Fail99,894 miles (+455)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    600416289686
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross mamber (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross mamber (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear panel by exhaust mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel starting to corroded

  12. Pass99,439 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,439 miles
    Test number
    510521587518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,957 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    730580970102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel ball pitted and seal leaking

  14. Fail95,954 miles (+3,346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    603554071322
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember - lower face - both sides of towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel ball pitted and seal leaking

  15. Pass92,608 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    463884202605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,598 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    202232390184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    851308164062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail82,438 miles (+5,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    119668531734
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass76,571 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    215837285191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,682 miles (+5,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    746279284100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass65,955 miles (+6,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    248103583404
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass59,081 miles (+5,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    375424792168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

  23. Pass53,606 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    535183491106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,409 miles (-144)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    941065960194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,553 miles (+12,767)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,553 miles
    Test number
    140086379194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,786 miles (+11,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    543623238277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    644552137281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 CHG

Does S21 CHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 CHG is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 CHG?
The MOT on S21 CHG is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 CHG done?
S21 CHG was recorded at 107,467 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has S21 CHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 CHG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 CHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S21 CHG find?
S21 CHG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs; steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in steering box arm ball joint.

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