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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,528 cc

S50 DFEMOT history

S50 DFE is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

S50 DFE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,101 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 DFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 DFE was last recorded at 110,101 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,687 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,101 miles
  • 2025 – 109,687 miles
  • 2024 – 109,497 miles
  • 2023 – 108,853 miles
  • 2022 – 108,450 miles
  • 2021 – 107,849 miles
  • 2020 – 107,825 miles
  • 2019 – 107,636 miles
  • 2018 – 107,090 miles
  • 2017 – 106,349 miles
  • 2016 – 105,385 miles
  • 2015 – 104,145 miles
  • 2014 – 103,540 miles
  • 2013 – 103,399 miles
  • 2008 – 92,293 miles
  • 2007 – 82,462 miles
  • 2006 – 70,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,101 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front axle oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,101 miles (+414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    397982799430
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass109,687 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,687 miles
    Test number
    520028065882
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe wet
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transmission area
  3. Pass109,497 miles (+644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    229056767095
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak around sump pan
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox
    • AdvisoryWet around n/s front hub seal
  4. Pass108,853 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    657944315967
    • AdvisorySlight engine leak around sump pan
  5. Pass108,450 miles (+601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    824381241728
    • AdvisoryFront axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack up inbtween treads
  6. Pass107,849 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,849 miles
    Test number
    280104047798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak slight from front axle seal
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from transfer box
  7. Pass107,825 miles (+189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    661938817331
    • AdvisoryFront axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub shaft slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to cracking up inbetween treads
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTransfer box oil leak
  8. Pass107,636 miles (+546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    995414111089
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass107,090 miles (+741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,090 miles
    Test number
    551860689839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack up on outer sidewall and getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear top shocker bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering componant has slight seepage from a seal
  10. Pass106,349 miles (+964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    513351039275
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f/ hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear top shock bushes
  11. Pass105,385 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    906587603305
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear shock bushes
  12. Pass104,145 miles (+605)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    637295455138
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass103,540 miles (+141)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    378288874120
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust blowing and corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass103,399 miles (+11,106)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,399 miles
    Test number
    995544423142
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded slight blow
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass92,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    822807878222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,293 miles (+9,831)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    383446678270
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side front seat belt webbing slight damage; slight damp around power steering pipes
  17. Pass82,462 miles (+11,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    890833667257
    • NoteSlight play on off side front wheel bearing
  18. Pass70,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    171403476212
    • NoteSmall blow on exhaust joint

Questions about S50 DFE

Does S50 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 DFE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 DFE?
The MOT on S50 DFE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 DFE done?
S50 DFE was recorded at 110,101 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has S50 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 DFE has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on S50 DFE 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 S50 DFE find?
S50 DFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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