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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S3 HSYMOT history

S3 HSY is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S3 HSY black 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,198 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HSY was last recorded at 107,198 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2015: 77,590 miles, lower than 761,152 miles on 12 Aug 2014.

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
107,182 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,198 miles
  • 2024 – 105,771 miles
  • 2023 – 103,917 miles
  • 2022 – 100,922 miles
  • 2021 – 99,196 miles
  • 2020 – 96,295 miles
  • 2019 – 90,036 miles
  • 2018 – 81,804 miles
  • 2017 – 80,952 miles
  • 2016 – 79,953 miles
  • 2015 – 77,590 miles
  • 2014 – 761,152 miles
  • 2013 – 69,018 miles
  • 2012 – 58,169 miles
  • 2011 – 49,499 miles
  • 2010 – 39,602 miles
  • 2009 – 33,747 miles
  • 2008 – 22,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,198 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,198 miles
    Test number
    656775227397
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail107,182 miles (+1,411)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    939288097649
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,771 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    774582848571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,917 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    388787389195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,922 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,922 miles
    Test number
    701045647413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,196 miles (+2,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    793770354278
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,295 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    110160361931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,036 miles (+8,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    775983667608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,804 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    910679800901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,952 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    751469126414
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass79,953 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    192487856378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,590 miles (-683,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,590 miles
    Test number
    399990699025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass761,152 miles (+692,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    761,152 miles
    Test number
    885224924264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,018 miles (+10,849)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,018 miles
    Test number
    625884383050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,169 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    249868342073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil around gearbox area

  16. Fail58,169 miles (+8,670)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    579068642007
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil around gearbox area

  17. Pass49,499 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    638885131001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    253736130044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,602 miles (+5,855)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    190816830017
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass33,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,747 miles
    Test number
    433836419072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,743 miles (+10,931)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,743 miles
    Test number
    743066819080
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak to n/s/f swivel hub seal
    • NoteSlight oil leak to o/s/f swivel hub sael
    • NoteSlight oil leak to pas box

  22. Pass22,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,812 miles
    Test number
    274478318008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HSY

Does S3 HSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HSY is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 HSY?
The MOT on S3 HSY is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HSY done?
S3 HSY was recorded at 107,198 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has S3 HSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HSY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 HSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 HSY find?
S3 HSY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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