Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S50 RATMOT history

S50 RAT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

S50 RAT green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
139,504 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S50 RAT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S50 RAT
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
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 RAT was last recorded at 139,504 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,499 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,504 miles
  • 2022 – 138,806 miles
  • 2021 – 136,793 miles
  • 2019 – 134,511 miles
  • 2018 – 132,608 miles
  • 2017 – 126,645 miles
  • 2016 – 117,554 miles
  • 2015 – 107,985 miles
  • 2014 – 99,065 miles
  • 2013 – 91,560 miles
  • 2011 – 79,710 miles
  • 2010 – 72,132 miles
  • 2009 – 69,379 miles
  • 2008 – 64,973 miles
  • 2007 – 60,259 miles
  • 2006 – 52,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,504 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat not locking uprightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where A-frame ball joint arms bolt to chassis corrosion is spreading through to arms and fixings. Still complete. (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,504 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,504 miles
    Test number
    951118655210
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat not locking upright
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail139,499 miles (+693)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,499 miles
    Test number
    969777703728
    • DangerousCentral Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering damper bush excessively worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat not locking upright
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass138,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    222080749592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail138,806 miles (+2,013)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,806 miles
    Test number
    856276861997
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirt in lamination has encroached onto lettering (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear axle pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    504077109683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,793 miles (+573)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    307036669268
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder too hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp one goes out when rear fog switch on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 3 bolt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 3 bolt bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass136,220 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    127886414542
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail136,220 miles (+1,709)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    260645293025
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass134,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,511 miles
    Test number
    120818676511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,511 miles (+1,903)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,511 miles
    Test number
    576705493668
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,608 miles
    Test number
    546887608224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail132,608 miles (+5,963)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,608 miles
    Test number
    719234410977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar corroded off strengthener (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass126,645 miles (+537)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,645 miles
    Test number
    423368062189
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where A-frame ball joint arms bolt to chassis corrosion is spreading through to arms and fixings. Still complete. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine bay/gearbox.
    • AdvisoryWidespread corrosion to rear chassis.

  14. Fail126,108 miles (+8,554)11 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,108 miles
    Test number
    328955018919
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger rusted through where it meets chassis. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger is rusted through at the rear where it meets the chassis. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Where A-frame ball joint arms bolt to chassis corrosion is spreading through to arms and fixings. Still complete. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine bay/gearbox.
    • AdvisoryWidespread corrosion to rear chassis.

  15. Pass117,554 miles (+4)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    359071185573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not tested due to door (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail117,550 miles (+9,565)1 dangerous7 failures18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    943557605103
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped on chassis to wheel arch (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sock turret (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not tested due to door (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass107,985 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,985 miles
    Test number
    197708135193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteHas chip in windscreen outside swept area
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  18. Fail107,985 miles (+8,920)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,985 miles
    Test number
    935918835137
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • NoteHas chip in windscreen outside swept area
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  19. Pass99,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    717471344019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,065 miles (+7,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    199967334050
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass91,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    665705523087
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint.

  22. Fail91,560 miles (+11,850)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    279735223042
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint.

  23. Pass79,710 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,710 miles
    Test number
    679169411121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,706 miles (+7,574)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    845547511103
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass72,132 miles (+2,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    290577110402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass69,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    414083979144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,379 miles (+4,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,379 miles
    Test number
    720860279197
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass64,973 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,973 miles
    Test number
    203519768465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,259 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    611205967100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    960242876170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 RAT

Does S50 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S50 RAT expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S50 RAT?
The MOT on S50 RAT expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S50 RAT done?
S50 RAT was recorded at 139,504 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has S50 RAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 RAT has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 RAT 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 RAT find?
S50 RAT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: central rear seat not locking upright; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both; rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all.

Related registrations

Browse all S50R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.