Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
S50 HKYMOT history
S50 HKY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 264,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 264,733 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 HKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 HKY was last recorded at 264,733 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 264,443 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 290 miles
- Average per year
- 10,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 264,733 miles
- 2025 – 264,443 miles
- 2024 – 264,417 miles
- 2023 – 261,394 miles
- 2022 – 253,993 miles
- 2021 – 243,772 miles
- 2020 – 235,918 miles
- 2019 – 225,549 miles
- 2018 – 215,391 miles
- 2016 – 205,887 miles
- 2015 – 194,545 miles
- 2014 – 180,822 miles
- 2013 – 167,712 miles
- 2012 – 155,379 miles
- 2011 – 142,752 miles
- 2010 – 118,696 miles
- 2008 – 98,177 miles
- 2007 – 82,513 miles
- 2006 – 67,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass264,733 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,733 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 264,733 miles
- Test number
- 842547226509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass264,443 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 264,443 miles
- Test number
- 901763268574
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass264,417 miles (+3,023)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 264,417 miles
- Test number
- 286593390111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass261,394 miles (+97)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 261,394 miles
- Test number
- 945150730965
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail261,297 miles (+7,304)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,297 miles
- Test number
- 115008308404
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass253,993 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 253,993 miles
- Test number
- 274099000517
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail253,992 miles (+10,220)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,992 miles
- Test number
- 639552829036
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Off drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass243,772 miles (+7,854)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 243,772 miles
- Test number
- 258758056509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,918 miles (+158)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 235,918 miles
- Test number
- 259526618581
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,760 miles (+10,211)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,760 miles
- Test number
- 132985799041
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn a frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn a frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,549 miles (+10,158)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 225,549 miles
- Test number
- 194236890460
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass215,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 215,391 miles
- Test number
- 849363980369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail215,391 miles (+9,504)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,391 miles
- Test number
- 491907072692
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass205,887 miles (+11,342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 205,887 miles
- Test number
- 118742961955
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWiper blade split.
Pass194,545 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 194,545 miles
- Test number
- 267290220758
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail194,537 miles (+13,715)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,537 miles
- Test number
- 336492534270
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass180,822 miles (+13,110)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 180,822 miles
- Test number
- 245470514329
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass167,712 miles (+12,333)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 167,712 miles
- Test number
- 445982513487
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside wiper blade split.
Pass155,379 miles (+12,627)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 155,379 miles
- Test number
- 376296962215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,752 miles (+24,056)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 142,752 miles
- Test number
- 567661671241
- NoteSteering box leaking o/s/f hub seal leaking o/s/f
Pass118,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 118,696 miles
- Test number
- 191530930153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,696 miles (+20,519)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,696 miles
- Test number
- 604225720187
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,177 miles (+15,664)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 98,177 miles
- Test number
- 914539208319
- NoteSlight cut to o/s/front tyre
Fail82,513 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,513 miles
- Test number
- 162306607317
- Repaired at testRear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Pass82,513 miles (+14,673)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 82,513 miles
- Test number
- 211046607380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 67,840 miles
- Test number
- 314196206338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 HKY
- Does S50 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 HKY is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 HKY?
- The MOT on S50 HKY is valid until 11 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 HKY done?
- S50 HKY was recorded at 264,733 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 10,041 miles a year.
- Has S50 HKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 HKY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S50 HKY 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 HKY find?
- S50 HKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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