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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

S23 HMUMOT history

S23 HMU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S23 HMU white 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,968 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 HMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 HMU was last recorded at 170,968 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2015: 142,174 miles, lower than 142,619 miles on 27 Aug 2015.

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
170,935 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
7,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,968 miles
  • 2025 – 167,853 miles
  • 2024 – 164,194 miles
  • 2020 – 159,268 miles
  • 2019 – 152,931 miles
  • 2016 – 148,511 miles
  • 2015 – 142,174 miles
  • 2014 – 130,322 miles
  • 2013 – 107,840 miles
  • 2012 – 87,942 miles
  • 2011 – 69,079 miles
  • 2009 – 56,924 miles
  • 2008 – 47,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,968 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disk worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,968 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,968 miles
    Test number
    944969232383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,935 miles (+3,082)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,935 miles
    Test number
    620467239544
    • DangerousSteering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,853 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,853 miles
    Test number
    897753353233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass164,194 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,194 miles
    Test number
    484765693101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,188 miles (+4,920)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,188 miles
    Test number
    913281275387
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,268 miles (+6,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    778428167129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    212087592794
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail152,931 miles (+4,420)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    626246323709
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,511 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,511 miles
    Test number
    863925758609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,174 miles (-445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,174 miles
    Test number
    942478713689
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disk worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disk worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Fail142,619 miles (+12,297)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,619 miles
    Test number
    410231216390
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disk worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bake disk worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but can function as intended
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

  12. Pass130,322 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    130,322 miles
    Test number
    729832604227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
    • NoteSlight tear in o/s wiper blade
    • NoteSlight tear on n/s wiper blade

  13. Fail130,322 miles (+22,482)11 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,322 miles
    Test number
    495519194186
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront suspension components corroded
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded
    • NoteSlight tear in o/s wiper blade
    • NoteSlight tear on n/s wiper blade

  14. Pass107,840 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,840 miles
    Test number
    348443703404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail107,838 miles (+19,896)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    708549693128
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass87,942 miles (+18,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    156478282173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass69,079 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    667576661181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass68,901 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    329832251074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,924 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    392577789212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    552497218342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 HMU

Does S23 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 HMU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 HMU?
The MOT on S23 HMU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 HMU done?
S23 HMU was recorded at 170,968 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
Has S23 HMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 HMU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 HMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 HMU find?
S23 HMU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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