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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

S44 DXNMOT history

S44 DXN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S44 DXN green 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
79,430 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 DXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 DXN was last recorded at 79,430 miles on 6 May 2026, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,423 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
3,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,430 miles
  • 2024 – 78,423 miles
  • 2023 – 76,470 miles
  • 2022 – 75,394 miles
  • 2021 – 72,725 miles
  • 2020 – 69,734 miles
  • 2019 – 65,406 miles
  • 2018 – 61,832 miles
  • 2017 – 57,506 miles
  • 2016 – 51,698 miles
  • 2015 – 45,653 miles
  • 2014 – 39,945 miles
  • 2013 – 34,420 miles
  • 2012 – 28,806 miles
  • 2011 – 24,041 miles
  • 2010 – 18,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,430 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis coated heavily with underseal

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,430 miles (+1,007)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,430 miles
    Test number
    449194137813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis coated heavily with underseal

  2. Pass78,423 miles (+1,953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    256533957535
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive a frame axle stabilizer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tow bar mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass76,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    306091538658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front draglink end has slight play in a balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank holder corroded
    • AdvisorySmall oil loss

  4. Fail76,470 miles (+8)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    247288860722
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front draglink end has slight play in a balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank holder corroded
    • AdvisorySmall oil loss

  5. Fail76,462 miles (+1,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,462 miles
    Test number
    749451863539
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disk backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank holding bracket corroded

  6. Pass75,394 miles (+2,669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    296368758275
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass72,725 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,725 miles
    Test number
    588327573444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,722 miles (+2,988)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,722 miles
    Test number
    368958899449
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring not correctly located in top mounting

  9. Pass69,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,734 miles
    Test number
    837929304575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail69,734 miles (+4,328)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,734 miles
    Test number
    956118594086
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    430112300460
    • AdvisoryCenter section has small leak

  12. Fail65,397 miles (+3,565)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    414785554946
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter section has small leak

  13. Pass61,832 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    705260751636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail61,829 miles (+4,323)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,829 miles
    Test number
    549786293391
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s steering damper bush worn

  15. Pass57,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    123904770308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in a bush

  16. Fail57,506 miles (+5,808)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    342681574491
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has play in a bush

  17. Pass51,698 miles (+6,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,698 miles
    Test number
    766731512255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play

  18. Pass45,653 miles (+5,708)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,653 miles
    Test number
    768079015184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perrishing
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint

  19. Pass39,945 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    275849974018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,931 miles (+5,511)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,931 miles
    Test number
    827008774098
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass34,420 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    297832653092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,418 miles (+5,612)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    609931853066
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass28,806 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,806 miles
    Test number
    197328942016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    776542751084
    • NoteRear tyres nave cuts in sidewall steering damper bush worn

  25. Fail24,041 miles (+5,165)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    566522451048
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear tyres nave cuts in sidewall steering damper bush worn

  26. Pass18,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,876 miles
    Test number
    631644930099
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cut but not to canvas

Questions about S44 DXN

Does S44 DXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 DXN is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 DXN?
The MOT on S44 DXN is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 DXN done?
S44 DXN was recorded at 79,430 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
Has S44 DXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 DXN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 DXN 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 S44 DXN find?
S44 DXN passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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