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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S30 EERMOT history

S30 EER is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

S30 EER white 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 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
131,901 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 EER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 EER was last recorded at 131,901 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2010: 63,907 miles, lower than 482,687 miles on 20 Jan 2010.
  • 5 Jun 2018: 113,833 miles, lower than 114,029 miles on 18 Jul 2017.

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
131,898 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,901 miles
  • 2024 – 130,626 miles
  • 2023 – 127,699 miles
  • 2022 – 123,697 miles
  • 2020 – 123,380 miles
  • 2019 – 121,171 miles
  • 2018 – 113,833 miles
  • 2017 – 114,029 miles
  • 2016 – 109,112 miles
  • 2015 – 105,545 miles
  • 2014 – 98,732 miles
  • 2012 – 87,877 miles
  • 2011 – 81,588 miles
  • 2010 – 63,907 miles
  • 2009 – 37,607 miles
  • 2008 – 27,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,901 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,901 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    153045244103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,898 miles (+1,272)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,898 miles
    Test number
    193102914974
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,626 miles (+2,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,626 miles
    Test number
    940686672365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,699 miles (+4,002)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    483411832011
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,697 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    297911579839
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,699 miles (+319)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,699 miles
    Test number
    849662177668
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,380 miles (+2,209)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,380 miles
    Test number
    683394038617
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass121,171 miles (+7,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    850068591554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass113,833 miles (-196)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    400194464026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,029 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,029 miles
    Test number
    538718025269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,112 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    638469467409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront axle radius arm rubber bushes slightly worn

  12. Fail109,088 miles (+3,543)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    387373786204
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also advise slight lift in joint also - recommend new joint is fitted (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront axle radius arm rubber bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak @ engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted - belts not tested

  13. Pass105,545 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    128518885196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail105,498 miles (+14)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    158623585157
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail105,484 miles (+42)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    716180685178
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSigns of front tyres lightly running suspension arms

  16. Fail105,442 miles (+6,710)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,442 miles
    Test number
    968800775178
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSigns of front tyres lightly running suspension arms

  17. Pass98,732 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    267727164495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  18. Fail98,709 miles (+10,832)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    265827264138
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  19. Pass87,877 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    146995922399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,769 miles (+6,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    587824452201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,588 miles (+17,681)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    206365931353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,907 miles (-418,780)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    940963240364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass482,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    482,687 miles
    Test number
    710490720060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail482,687 miles (+445,080)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    482,687 miles
    Test number
    104474800437
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass37,607 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    620625539091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,173 miles
    Test number
    154689438035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,173 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,173 miles
    Test number
    984251838091
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S30 EER

Does S30 EER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 EER expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 EER?
The MOT on S30 EER expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 EER done?
S30 EER was recorded at 131,901 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has S30 EER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 EER has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 EER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 EER find?
S30 EER passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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