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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

S30 HLEMOT history

S30 HLE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S30 HLE red 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
128,159 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 HLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 HLE was last recorded at 128,159 miles on 5 May 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2008: 39,018 miles, lower than 93,919 miles on 12 Mar 2007.

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
127,993 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
1,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,159 miles
  • 2025 – 122,569 miles
  • 2023 – 115,898 miles
  • 2022 – 111,135 miles
  • 2021 – 107,144 miles
  • 2019 – 98,774 miles
  • 2018 – 94,938 miles
  • 2017 – 92,632 miles
  • 2016 – 91,071 miles
  • 2015 – 86,559 miles
  • 2014 – 77,764 miles
  • 2013 – 67,587 miles
  • 2012 – 57,801 miles
  • 2011 – 54,001 miles
  • 2010 – 47,805 miles
  • 2008 – 39,018 miles
  • 2007 – 93,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,159 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end dust cover damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f track rod endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Wheel bearing has slight play all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Hub seal has a slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,159 miles (+166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    771608174379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end dust cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f track rod end
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  2. Fail127,993 miles (+5,424)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,993 miles
    Test number
    209674708771
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end dust cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f track rod end
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  3. Pass122,569 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,569 miles
    Test number
    341258292875
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,564 miles (+6,666)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    235441265783
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,898 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    681905414350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,893 miles (+4,758)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    505989936244
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,135 miles (+3,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    811069412460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,144 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,144 miles
    Test number
    167073569604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal, not allowing full inspection.

  9. Pass103,494 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    904086196373
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,494 miles (+4,720)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    915309079199
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,774 miles (+3,836)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    936783067508
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass94,938 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    265350021693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRevers light not working

  13. Fail94,938 miles (+2,306)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    409341608953
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken at chassie (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSeat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre lap belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryChassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRevers light not working

  14. Pass92,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    684837431185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail92,632 miles (+1,561)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    189051209414
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    512966188602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,071 miles (+4,512)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    270749318797
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass86,559 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,559 miles
    Test number
    367810475025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,552 miles (+8,788)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,552 miles
    Test number
    356338265094
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Pass77,764 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    486087374089
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Fail77,686 miles (+10,099)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    287993374088
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass67,587 miles (+9,786)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,587 miles
    Test number
    509962783029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear chassis crossmember
    • NoteDrivers seat belt slightly frayed
    • NoteFree play in steering damper bush close to excessive
    • NoteSlight free play in steering

  23. Pass57,801 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    186113082022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,001 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,001 miles
    Test number
    256091071076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,805 miles (+8,787)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    313041680006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
    • NoteSome travel on handbrake

  26. Pass39,018 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    232750748244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking nearside mirror cracked lower side undersealed

  27. Fail39,018 miles (-54,901)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    313540348254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking nearside mirror cracked lower side undersealed

  28. Pass93,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    270211577006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 HLE

Does S30 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 HLE is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 HLE?
The MOT on S30 HLE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 HLE done?
S30 HLE was recorded at 128,159 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,788 miles a year.
Has S30 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 HLE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 HLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 HLE find?
S30 HLE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; o/s/f track rod end dust cover damaged; oil leaks, and 2 more.

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