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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

S23 DRHMOT history

S23 DRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 55,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

S23 DRH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
55,635 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DRH was last recorded at 55,635 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 3,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,969 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,666 miles
Average per year
3,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,635 miles
  • 2024 – 51,969 miles
  • 2023 – 51,060 miles
  • 2022 – 47,149 miles
  • 2021 – 42,210 miles
  • 2020 – 38,488 miles
  • 2019 – 35,117 miles
  • 2018 – 31,602 miles
  • 2016 – 27,108 miles
  • 2015 – 22,754 miles
  • 2014 – 17,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,635 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,635 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,635 miles
    Test number
    528593326137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,969 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    822099535168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,906 miles (+846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    487828896413
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass51,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    713357059831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,060 miles (+3,911)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    133724272999
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass47,149 miles (+4,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    619122619052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,210 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    554001615504
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail42,210 miles (+3,722)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    425901409842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass38,488 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    407521211355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    740168080044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail35,117 miles (+3,515)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    605395144764
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass31,602 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,602 miles
    Test number
    431462987253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,108 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,108 miles
    Test number
    253768386235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    967024175153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135155554167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,460 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,460 miles
    Test number
    638395054195
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about S23 DRH

Does S23 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 DRH expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 DRH?
The MOT on S23 DRH expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 DRH done?
S23 DRH was recorded at 55,635 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 3,423 miles a year.
Has S23 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DRH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 DRH 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 S23 DRH find?
S23 DRH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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