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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S33 XLAMOT history

S33 XLA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

S33 XLA blue 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,178 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 XLA was last recorded at 163,178 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 10,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2012: 3,050 miles, lower than 79,591 miles on 5 Apr 2011.

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
153,034 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,144 miles
Average per year
6,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,178 miles
  • 2025 – 153,034 miles
  • 2024 – 152,637 miles
  • 2021 – 152,123 miles
  • 2020 – 149,149 miles
  • 2019 – 146,277 miles
  • 2014 – 121,675 miles
  • 2013 – 107,556 miles
  • 2012 – 3,050 miles
  • 2011 – 79,591 miles
  • 2010 – 65,840 miles
  • 2009 – 52,422 miles
  • 2008 – 47,495 miles
  • 2007 – 36,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,178 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,178 miles (+10,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,178 miles
    Test number
    986739191229
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass153,034 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    158919259984
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,637 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,637 miles
    Test number
    310177000058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,123 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,123 miles
    Test number
    134944260827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,121 miles (+2,972)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,121 miles
    Test number
    136915173820
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass149,149 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,149 miles
    Test number
    952856357732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,133 miles (+2,856)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,133 miles
    Test number
    655099383479
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking

  8. Pass146,277 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,277 miles
    Test number
    247276989790
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  9. Fail146,267 miles (+24,592)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,267 miles
    Test number
    960572829567
    • MajorEmissions not tested too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate missing both (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  10. Pass121,675 miles (+14,119)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,675 miles
    Test number
    449479194034
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  11. Pass107,556 miles (+104,506)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    319051903173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass3,050 miles (-76,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    3,050 miles
    Test number
    667652402116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Pass79,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    676495691025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,591 miles (+13,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    907875791054
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass65,840 miles (+13,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    680807890086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,422 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    740769799057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,495 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    133507018358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    912174317373
    • NoteSteering damper bush has play in it

  19. Fail36,711 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,711 miles
    Test number
    181052117378
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering damper bush has play in it

Questions about S33 XLA

Does S33 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 XLA is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 XLA?
The MOT on S33 XLA is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 XLA done?
S33 XLA was recorded at 163,178 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,671 miles a year.
Has S33 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 XLA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S33 XLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S33 XLA find?
S33 XLA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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