Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
S44 LHRMOT history
S44 LHR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 146,191 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 LHR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 LHR was last recorded at 146,191 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,487 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,704 miles
- Average per year
- 5,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,191 miles
- 2025 – 144,487 miles
- 2024 – 142,608 miles
- 2023 – 141,467 miles
- 2021 – 139,738 miles
- 2019 – 132,152 miles
- 2018 – 132,148 miles
- 2017 – 129,179 miles
- 2016 – 123,732 miles
- 2015 – 120,472 miles
- 2014 – 119,888 miles
- 2013 – 117,639 miles
- 2012 – 106,105 miles
- 2011 – 91,775 miles
- 2010 – 77,369 miles
- 2009 – 68,351 miles
- 2008 – 60,597 miles
- 2007 – 52,756 miles
- 2006 – 45,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,191 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,191 miles (+1,704)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 146,191 miles
- Test number
- 115668737387
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,487 miles (+1,879)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 144,487 miles
- Test number
- 521165953476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,608 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 142,608 miles
- Test number
- 425134334829
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass141,467 miles (+1,729)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 141,467 miles
- Test number
- 419713847732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,738 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 139,738 miles
- Test number
- 977022862054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,727 miles (+2,583)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,727 miles
- Test number
- 591928017936
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass137,144 miles (+4,992)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 137,144 miles
- Test number
- 284116842853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,152 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 132,152 miles
- Test number
- 762669549561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,148 miles (+2,969)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,148 miles
- Test number
- 728679050512
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass129,179 miles (+5,447)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 129,179 miles
- Test number
- 852810683131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,732 miles (+3,260)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 123,732 miles
- Test number
- 168311680008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,472 miles (+584)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,472 miles
- Test number
- 475141891413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,888 miles (+2,249)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,888 miles
- Test number
- 408841354377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,639 miles (+3,860)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,639 miles
- Test number
- 655301663379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteExhaust in poor condition and corroded
- NoteFront suspension trumpets starting to corrode
Pass113,779 miles (+7,674)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 113,779 miles
- Test number
- 946985063091
- NoteOil leak
Pass106,105 miles (+14,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 106,105 miles
- Test number
- 207835282153
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,775 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 91,775 miles
- Test number
- 168335561196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteO/s/f hub damp
Fail91,775 miles (+14,406)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,775 miles
- Test number
- 605395761118
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteO/s/f hub damp
Pass77,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 831454050134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,369 miles (+9,018)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,369 miles
- Test number
- 912014450163
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,351 miles (+121)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,351 miles
- Test number
- 264455199146
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteFront hubs weaping oil
- NoteN/s/f tyre perishing
Fail68,230 miles (+7,633)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,230 miles
- Test number
- 192260799171
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteFront hubs weaping oil
- NoteN/s/f tyre perishing
Pass60,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 60,597 miles
- Test number
- 551833198140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,597 miles (+7,841)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,597 miles
- Test number
- 453022498162
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,756 miles (+143)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,756 miles
- Test number
- 783377987135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteControl switch for main beam,indigatorss and horn in poor condition but works ok
Fail52,613 miles (+7,238)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,613 miles
- Test number
- 823833587106
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteControl switch for horn,main beam and the indigators in poor condtion
Pass45,375 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,375 miles
- Test number
- 542324296191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Questions about S44 LHR
- Does S44 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LHR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 LHR?
- The MOT on S44 LHR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 LHR done?
- S44 LHR was recorded at 146,191 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
- Has S44 LHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 LHR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on S44 LHR 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 LHR find?
- S44 LHR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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