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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S21 MUDMOT history

S21 MUD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S21 MUD black 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,128 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 MUD was last recorded at 148,128 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,207 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,921 miles
Average per year
6,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,128 miles
  • 2025 – 143,207 miles
  • 2024 – 140,500 miles
  • 2023 – 137,826 miles
  • 2022 – 135,410 miles
  • 2021 – 132,775 miles
  • 2020 – 130,453 miles
  • 2019 – 123,883 miles
  • 2018 – 118,321 miles
  • 2017 – 109,878 miles
  • 2016 – 99,746 miles
  • 2015 – 90,315 miles
  • 2014 – 78,947 miles
  • 2013 – 72,890 miles
  • 2012 – 67,767 miles
  • 2011 – 61,389 miles
  • 2010 – 54,886 miles
  • 2009 – 51,167 miles
  • 2008 – 43,751 miles
  • 2007 – 32,603 miles
  • 2006 – 29,339 miles
  • 2005 – 20,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,128 miles (+4,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    263864504022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass143,207 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,207 miles
    Test number
    931106513807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,500 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,500 miles
    Test number
    449550555163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,826 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    783070081792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,410 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,410 miles
    Test number
    465664594814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,265 miles (+2,490)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,265 miles
    Test number
    632858537094
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,775 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    622268628550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,453 miles (+6,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,453 miles
    Test number
    712529653011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,883 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,883 miles
    Test number
    396874710959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,881 miles (+5,560)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    783532137973
    • DangerousCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Both side outer (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    538988321326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail118,321 miles (+8,443)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    368771940829
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,878 miles (+10,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    714735606386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass99,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,746 miles
    Test number
    828418946143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,746 miles (+9,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,746 miles
    Test number
    278552217388
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass90,315 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    106633335763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail90,286 miles (+2,156)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,286 miles
    Test number
    402795005181
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass88,130 miles (+9,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,130 miles
    Test number
    677038095038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass78,947 miles (+6,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    757351694030
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken, system still secure

  20. Pass72,890 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    936839793072
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front shox slightly damp and corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear antiroll bar corroded

  21. Fail72,890 miles (+5,123)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    157214693400
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front shox slightly damp and corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear antiroll bar corroded

  22. Pass67,767 miles (+6,378)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    847722002185
    • NoteBoth front shocks have slight misting
    • NoteFront anti roll rubbers worn
    • NoteRear inner anti roll rubbers worn

  23. Pass61,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    668948661031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,389 miles (+6,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    617688761046
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  25. Pass54,886 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,886 miles
    Test number
    113413680090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,167 miles (+7,416)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    853257029144
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades torn
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteRear number plate dirty and fading

  27. Pass43,751 miles (+11,148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    754740938148
    • NoteMinor rust on front discs

  28. Pass32,603 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    792668207162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,339 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    890768556295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,376 miles
    Test number
    903259355212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 MUD

Does S21 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 MUD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 MUD?
The MOT on S21 MUD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 MUD done?
S21 MUD was recorded at 148,128 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,063 miles a year.
Has S21 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 MUD has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 MUD 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 MUD find?
S21 MUD passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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