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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S22 MUDMOT history

S22 MUD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S22 MUD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,332 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 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
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 MUD was last recorded at 76,332 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,293 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,039 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,332 miles
  • 2025 – 74,293 miles
  • 2024 – 72,764 miles
  • 2023 – 70,912 miles
  • 2022 – 68,460 miles
  • 2021 – 65,934 miles
  • 2020 – 64,671 miles
  • 2019 – 64,618 miles
  • 2018 – 64,547 miles
  • 2017 – 63,738 miles
  • 2016 – 61,366 miles
  • 2015 – 57,875 miles
  • 2013 – 55,441 miles
  • 2012 – 51,447 miles
  • 2011 – 45,688 miles
  • 2010 – 39,764 miles
  • 2009 – 32,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2024–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,332 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    905608771074
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,332 miles (+2,039)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    197624144628
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,293 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    836985743234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,292 miles (+1,528)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    443837908686
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass72,764 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    469438367521
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail72,763 miles (+1,851)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    498524076766
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass70,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    709190897666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,911 miles (+2,451)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    810164577461
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    477568846429
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,460 miles (+2,526)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    369235848488
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both indicators are white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs heavily worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF inner drag link ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front pitman arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached OSR roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    537236920016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,929 miles (+1,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,929 miles
    Test number
    510710315634
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  13. Pass64,671 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    512174063081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    720934197019
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail64,618 miles (+71)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    559701104774
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle swivel seal (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass64,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    872309544761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking

  17. Fail64,547 miles (+809)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    570784727054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking

  18. Pass63,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    184429327679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,738 miles (+2,372)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,738 miles
    Test number
    767385426435
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (7.1.2)

  20. Pass61,366 miles (+3,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,366 miles
    Test number
    484755997776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush split (2.7.4)

  21. Pass57,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,875 miles
    Test number
    148932215029
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail57,875 miles (+2,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,875 miles
    Test number
    467252215048
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass55,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    858996243392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,441 miles (+112)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    915734343300
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake oil seal leaking slightly
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r

  25. Pass55,329 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    495300473210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,447 miles (+5,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    346621842480
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass45,688 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    329661171417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    831635200190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,764 miles (+7,075)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    112654100165
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass32,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,689 miles
    Test number
    334845709144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S22 MUD

Does S22 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 MUD is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 MUD?
The MOT on S22 MUD is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 MUD done?
S22 MUD was recorded at 76,332 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has S22 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 MUD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S22 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 S22 MUD find?
S22 MUD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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