Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
S44 HUEMOT history
S44 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 62,324 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 HUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 HUE was last recorded at 62,324 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,468 miles · 13 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 856 miles
- Average per year
- 2,449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,324 miles
- 2024 – 61,468 miles
- 2022 – 60,685 miles
- 2021 – 60,552 miles
- 2020 – 60,271 miles
- 2018 – 57,663 miles
- 2017 – 54,130 miles
- 2016 – 51,543 miles
- 2015 – 47,285 miles
- 2014 – 43,702 miles
- 2013 – 39,970 miles
- 2012 – 35,733 miles
- 2011 – 32,137 miles
- 2010 – 28,596 miles
- 2009 – 24,602 miles
- 2008 – 21,274 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,324 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,324 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 62,324 miles
- Test number
- 672933696711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,468 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 61,468 miles
- Test number
- 849510309546
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail61,464 miles (+779)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,464 miles
- Test number
- 552047772340
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass60,685 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 60,685 miles
- Test number
- 756306555598
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail60,672 miles (+120)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,672 miles
- Test number
- 156986167609
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp showing white light to the rear both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass60,552 miles (+281)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 60,552 miles
- Test number
- 999601314127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,271 miles (+2,608)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,271 miles
- Test number
- 942381841158
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass57,663 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 57,663 miles
- Test number
- 850835195606
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass54,130 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,130 miles
- Test number
- 528543741131
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,543 miles
- Test number
- 337246491669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,543 miles (+4,258)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,543 miles
- Test number
- 213528747946
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,285 miles (+3,583)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 47,285 miles
- Test number
- 518263711082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,702 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 43,702 miles
- Test number
- 736950794222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail43,702 miles (+3,732)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,702 miles
- Test number
- 525783084288
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass39,970 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 39,970 miles
- Test number
- 239394483261
- NoteSlight play at rear propshaft joint
Fail39,970 miles (+4,237)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,970 miles
- Test number
- 597073983210
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- NoteSlight play at rear propshaft joint
Pass35,733 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 35,733 miles
- Test number
- 185796882217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,137 miles
- Test number
- 319577181477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,137 miles (+3,541)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,137 miles
- Test number
- 947006081278
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteRear propshaft joint play
Pass28,596 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 28,596 miles
- Test number
- 390374970228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,596 miles (+3,994)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,596 miles
- Test number
- 723194770200
- Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass24,602 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,602 miles
- Test number
- 330206269454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 21,274 miles
- Test number
- 370193278497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 HUE
- Does S44 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S44 HUE expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S44 HUE?
- The MOT on S44 HUE expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S44 HUE done?
- S44 HUE was recorded at 62,324 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
- Has S44 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 HUE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on S44 HUE 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 HUE find?
- S44 HUE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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