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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S47 SRHMOT history

S47 SRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S47 SRH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,964 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 SRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 SRH was last recorded at 154,964 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,447 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,964 miles
  • 2025 – 154,447 miles
  • 2024 – 153,942 miles
  • 2023 – 153,521 miles
  • 2022 – 151,323 miles
  • 2021 – 146,856 miles
  • 2020 – 145,681 miles
  • 2019 – 144,869 miles
  • 2018 – 140,123 miles
  • 2017 – 138,477 miles
  • 2016 – 132,202 miles
  • 2015 – 132,148 miles
  • 2014 – 132,043 miles
  • 2012 – 129,587 miles
  • 2011 – 128,037 miles
  • 2010 – 123,336 miles
  • 2009 – 118,759 miles
  • 2008 – 111,837 miles
  • 2007 – 101,358 miles
  • 2006 – 97,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,964 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,964 miles (+517)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,964 miles
    Test number
    106682395435
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,447 miles (+505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,447 miles
    Test number
    306282381146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,942 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,942 miles
    Test number
    805548232513
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,942 miles (+421)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,942 miles
    Test number
    208599483141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,521 miles (+2,198)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,521 miles
    Test number
    578401020948
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass151,323 miles (+4,467)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,323 miles
    Test number
    464862344984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass146,856 miles (+1,175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,856 miles
    Test number
    216026680720
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking

  8. Pass145,681 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,681 miles
    Test number
    183209589818
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  9. Pass144,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    122632566425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,869 miles (+4,746)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    334799304778
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass140,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    381365433554
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition

  12. Fail140,123 miles (+1,646)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    483641746454
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisorySeat belts in poor condition

  13. Pass138,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    705216555925
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts damaged
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail138,477 miles (+6,275)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    606487885886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts damaged
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass132,202 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    195595507730
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass132,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    259800225041
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail132,148 miles (+105)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    175089615048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail132,043 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    799053204085
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass132,043 miles (+2,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    858093704002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass129,587 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    417856752328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass128,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,037 miles
    Test number
    286696251326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail128,034 miles (+4,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    575456451376
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Pass123,336 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    123,336 miles
    Test number
    681077830327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,759 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    451625349436
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  25. Fail118,751 miles (+6,914)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    291053749301
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  26. Pass111,837 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    111,837 miles
    Test number
    871309318356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,358 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,358 miles
    Test number
    490937817453
    • NoteDampness around power steering box

  28. Fail101,356 miles (+3,840)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    171866817351
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
    • NoteDampness around power steering box
    • NoteMovement in nearside headlamp

  29. Pass97,516 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    511612746317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s tractor joint weeping

Questions about S47 SRH

Does S47 SRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 SRH is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S47 SRH?
The MOT on S47 SRH is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 SRH done?
S47 SRH was recorded at 154,964 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has S47 SRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 SRH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S47 SRH 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 S47 SRH find?
S47 SRH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all four springs corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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