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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S50 KADMOT history

S50 KAD is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S50 KAD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 KAD
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 KAD was last recorded at 80,907 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,362 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,545 miles
Average per year
3,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,907 miles
  • 2024 – 74,362 miles
  • 2022 – 70,646 miles
  • 2021 – 68,388 miles
  • 2018 – 59,602 miles
  • 2016 – 53,153 miles
  • 2015 – 49,953 miles
  • 2014 – 46,508 miles
  • 2013 – 42,379 miles
  • 2012 – 39,205 miles
  • 2011 – 36,136 miles
  • 2010 – 31,859 miles
  • 2009 – 27,941 miles
  • 2008 – 23,534 miles
  • 2007 – 18,296 miles
  • 2006 – 13,306 miles
  • 2005 – 7,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,907 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,907 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    223305616855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    799456724434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    589677212263
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass70,646 miles (+2,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    787756679967
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber cracking, just behind centre silencer, about to snap (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,388 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    610701194968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,387 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    106191744159
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153442451830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    962423508421
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output relector slightly rusty (4.1.4 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107122349539
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464922171172
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    249597137975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear leading to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920077387647
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass53,153 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    995923486562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,953 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,953 miles
    Test number
    379778005383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,508 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    357353084220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    975425543273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,378 miles (+3,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    345215643476
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass39,205 miles (+3,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,205 miles
    Test number
    356968542275
    • NoteDamage to offside and nearside front seat belts

  19. Pass36,136 miles (+4,277)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,136 miles
    Test number
    748745661297
    • NoteCenter exhaust box hangers corroded and weak
    • NoteDamage to drivers seat belt in numerous places
    • NoteOil leaking from nearside front hub unit.

  20. Pass31,859 miles (+3,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,859 miles
    Test number
    960353150264
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres close to legal lmit 2mm/3mm

  21. Pass27,941 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,941 miles
    Test number
    430614159285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,940 miles (+4,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    312817749455
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Fail23,534 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    864903258276
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass23,534 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    913793458290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,296 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    974044957245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,306 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,306 miles
    Test number
    183646096214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    7,359 miles
    Test number
    351732105339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 KAD

Does S50 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 KAD is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 KAD?
The MOT on S50 KAD is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 KAD done?
S50 KAD was recorded at 80,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
Has S50 KAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 KAD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S50 KAD 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 KAD find?
S50 KAD passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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