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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S23 NEXMOT history

S23 NEX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

S23 NEX 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 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
149,067 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 NEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 NEX was last recorded at 149,067 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 4,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2010: 72,342 miles, lower than 115,704 miles on 28 Sept 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
144,355 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,712 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,067 miles
  • 2024 – 144,355 miles
  • 2023 – 139,921 miles
  • 2021 – 133,458 miles
  • 2020 – 126,264 miles
  • 2015 – 106,460 miles
  • 2014 – 99,386 miles
  • 2013 – 93,234 miles
  • 2012 – 87,111 miles
  • 2011 – 79,938 miles
  • 2010 – 72,342 miles
  • 2009 – 115,704 miles
  • 2008 – 110,894 miles
  • 2007 – 103,273 miles
  • 2006 – 91,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,067 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,067 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,067 miles
    Test number
    475335724659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,355 miles (+4,434)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    830371345149
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,921 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,921 miles
    Test number
    745580713512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,458 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    750901539908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,264 miles (+19,804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,264 miles
    Test number
    162095929234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,460 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    398894471719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,445 miles (+7,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    766916510311
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  8. Pass99,386 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,386 miles
    Test number
    288391554203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,371 miles (+6,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,371 miles
    Test number
    118758444237
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  10. Pass93,234 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,234 miles
    Test number
    585235943291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre sidewall cracked

  11. Fail93,204 miles (+6,093)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    807029033262
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare tyre sidewall cracked

  12. Pass87,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    119191782148
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail87,111 miles (+7,173)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    609909872109
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass79,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    876853571266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Fail79,938 miles (+7,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    105143871235
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass72,342 miles (-43,362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,342 miles
    Test number
    102794570283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,704 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    271021179220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,894 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    362336408498
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate held on with cable ties and cracked
    • NoteHand brake travell high

  19. Pass110,894 miles (+7,621)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    772156208206
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate held on with cable ties and cracked
    • NoteHand brake travell high

  20. Pass103,273 miles (+12,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,273 miles
    Test number
    942973577104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,271 miles2 repaired5 advisories12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    740477966172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNOTE: VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH 11 PASSENGER SEATS, CUSTOMER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED US THAT THE VEHICLE NEVER NORMALLY CARRIES MORE THAN THREE PASSENGERS
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing quite heavily
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing damaged
    • NoteFront brake discs quite heavily worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteGeneral corrosion along chassis box sections and around suspension mountings
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteOffside front ABS harness rubbing against steering couplings in engine bay and against the offside front wheel rim on full lock
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in connecting ball joint between steering box and mechanism
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing
    • NoteRear of exhaust system corroding

  22. Pass91,271 miles5 advisories12 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    990367266156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNOTE: VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH 11 PASSENGER SEATS, CUSTOMER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED US THAT THE VEHICLE NEVER NORMALLY CARRIES MORE THAN THREE PASSENGERS
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing quite heavily
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing damaged
    • NoteFront brake discs quite heavily worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteGeneral corrosion along chassis box sections and around suspension mountings
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteOffside front ABS harness rubbing against steering couplings in engine bay and against the offside front wheel rim on full lock
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in connecting ball joint between steering box and mechanism
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing
    • NoteRear of exhaust system corroding

Questions about S23 NEX

Does S23 NEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 NEX expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 NEX?
The MOT on S23 NEX expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 NEX done?
S23 NEX was recorded at 149,067 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has S23 NEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 NEX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S23 NEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 NEX find?
S23 NEX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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