Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc
S50 DFRMOT history
S50 DFR is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 30,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 30,846 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 DFR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 DFR was last recorded at 30,846 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Oct 2006: 2,081 miles, lower than 51,351 miles on 26 Oct 2005.
- 12 Jan 2015: 14,840 miles, lower than 143,200 miles on 10 Jan 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 28,632 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,214 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 30,846 miles
- 2025 – 28,632 miles
- 2024 – 28,610 miles
- 2023 – 27,666 miles
- 2022 – 26,125 miles
- 2021 – 24,742 miles
- 2020 – 23,043 miles
- 2019 – 20,546 miles
- 2018 – 18,613 miles
- 2017 – 16,811 miles
- 2016 – 15,617 miles
- 2015 – 14,871 miles
- 2014 – 143,200 miles
- 2013 – 12,433 miles
- 2012 – 10,665 miles
- 2010 – 9,773 miles
- 2008 – 7,316 miles
- 2007 – 4,356 miles
- 2006 – 2,081 miles
- 2005 – 51,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass30,846 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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass30,846 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 30,846 miles
- Test number
- 227404420654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,632 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 28,632 miles
- Test number
- 342407721398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,610 miles (+944)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,610 miles
- Test number
- 881334724503
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front baulkhead out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass27,666 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 27,666 miles
- Test number
- 542472010764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,656 miles (+1,531)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,656 miles
- Test number
- 550919686247
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass26,125 miles (+1,383)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 26,125 miles
- Test number
- 558370339605
- MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh imbalance on rear brakes 29%
Pass24,742 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 24,742 miles
- Test number
- 790315367500
- AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel bearing. slight play drop arm ball joint. cats at end of life at upper limits
Pass23,043 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 23,043 miles
- Test number
- 572984952142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail23,043 miles (+2,497)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,043 miles
- Test number
- 154017545552
- Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass20,546 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 20,546 miles
- Test number
- 616526362980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
Fail20,541 miles (+1,928)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,541 miles
- Test number
- 270813326648
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing
Pass18,613 miles (+1,802)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 18,613 miles
- Test number
- 284018066331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Pass16,811 miles (+1,194)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 16,811 miles
- Test number
- 296748667683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,617 miles (+746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 15,617 miles
- Test number
- 370800010775
- AdvisoryCat rattle
- AdvisorySlight blow R exhaust
Pass14,871 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 14,871 miles
- Test number
- 995137525004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,840 miles (-128,360)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,840 miles
- Test number
- 799802715026
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass143,200 miles (+130,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 143,200 miles
- Test number
- 198590914444
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass12,433 miles (+1,768)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 12,433 miles
- Test number
- 188913203018
- NotePower steering pipes light misting of fluid
Pass10,665 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 10,665 miles
- Test number
- 448826102092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,773 miles (+1,042)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 9,773 miles
- Test number
- 463264850417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,731 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 8,731 miles
- Test number
- 320524800079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,316 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 7,316 miles
- Test number
- 394217488255
- AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass4,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 4,356 miles
- Test number
- 151298197223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,569 miles (+41,488)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,569 miles
- Test number
- 380788897200
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass2,081 miles (-49,270)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 2,081 miles
- Test number
- 431671696230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 51,351 miles
- Test number
- 133599195203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 DFR
- Does S50 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 DFR is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 DFR?
- The MOT on S50 DFR is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 DFR done?
- S50 DFR was recorded at 30,846 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026.
- Has S50 DFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 DFR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S50 DFR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S50 DFR find?
- S50 DFR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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