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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S25 DGLMOT history

S25 DGL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S25 DGL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,452 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 DGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 DGL was last recorded at 67,452 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,431 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,452 miles
  • 2023 – 64,692 miles
  • 2022 – 60,829 miles
  • 2021 – 58,755 miles
  • 2020 – 57,416 miles
  • 2018 – 55,385 miles
  • 2017 – 54,079 miles
  • 2015 – 52,019 miles
  • 2014 – 49,714 miles
  • 2013 – 45,755 miles
  • 2012 – 40,019 miles
  • 2011 – 34,824 miles
  • 2010 – 30,715 miles
  • 2009 – 26,972 miles
  • 2007 – 20,635 miles
  • 2006 – 15,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,452 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged n/s & o/s casings damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering slightly lazy

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,452 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,452 miles
    Test number
    773241904852
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged n/s & o/s casings damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly lazy

  2. Fail67,431 miles (+2,739)14 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    344374142655
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever faulty doesnt stay on (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop front bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s & o/s covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage deformed but serviceable front drag arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass64,692 miles (+3,863)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    649699472161
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button sticky (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher switch stiff to operate

  4. Pass60,829 miles (+2,074)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    521409988642
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable drag arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,755 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    931842647150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail58,755 miles (+1,339)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,755 miles
    Test number
    435395184842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    665949560213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,416 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    769055183790
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    131690397607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,385 miles (+1,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    600456155468
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    935584092825
    • AdvisoryNs/os rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOs front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly damp

  12. Fail54,079 miles (+2,060)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,079 miles
    Test number
    845147168802
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNs/os rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOs front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisorySteering box slightly damp

  13. Pass52,019 miles (+2,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    818120164582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Pass49,714 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,714 miles
    Test number
    368911784425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,755 miles (+5,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    389565103303
    • NoteFront pads
    • NoteOs front tyre worn on inner edge (soon)

  16. Pass40,019 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    435373402133
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass34,824 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,824 miles
    Test number
    809383961063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,715 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    721060690003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    602965259037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail26,972 miles (+6,337)15 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    741684649018
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,635 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    813147047324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,461 miles
    Test number
    390955526396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 DGL

Does S25 DGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 DGL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S25 DGL?
The MOT on S25 DGL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 DGL done?
S25 DGL was recorded at 67,452 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has S25 DGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 DGL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S25 DGL 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 S25 DGL find?
S25 DGL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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