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Land Rover Defender

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 4,600 cc

S50 ROVMOT history

S50 ROV is a purple petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 17,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S50 ROV purple Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
17,758 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ROV was last recorded at 17,758 miles on 8 May 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2008: 328 miles, lower than 47,407 miles on 30 Aug 2006.
  • 20 Jun 2011: 10 miles, lower than 82,317 miles on 7 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
17,405 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,758 miles
  • 2024 – 17,405 miles
  • 2023 – 16,864 miles
  • 2022 – 16,489 miles
  • 2021 – 16,166 miles
  • 2019 – 15,627 miles
  • 2018 – 14,867 miles
  • 2017 – 14,010 miles
  • 2016 – 10,108 miles
  • 2015 – 7,255 miles
  • 2014 – 836 miles
  • 2012 – 779 miles
  • 2011 – 10 miles
  • 2009 – 82,317 miles
  • 2008 – 355 miles
  • 2006 – 47,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,758 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,758 miles (+353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    496388456515
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass17,405 miles (+541)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    17,405 miles
    Test number
    485733373227
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass16,864 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    142265513171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail16,852 miles (+363)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    890306939160
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass16,489 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    16,489 miles
    Test number
    565569663308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail16,468 miles (+302)6 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,468 miles
    Test number
    833186301807
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing

  7. Pass16,166 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    880914129912
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail16,161 miles (+534)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,161 miles
    Test number
    782253458413
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass15,627 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    15,627 miles
    Test number
    737616077561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,867 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    14,867 miles
    Test number
    631191986017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,839 miles (+829)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    875491002525
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass14,010 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,010 miles
    Test number
    535633711275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,108 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    10,108 miles
    Test number
    746938307148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,255 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,255 miles
    Test number
    886916675103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass836 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    836 miles
    Test number
    116772634113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail836 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    836 miles
    Test number
    878627824161
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628201493106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    779 miles
    Test number
    718640452119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail779 miles (+769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    779 miles
    Test number
    898220052176
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass10 miles (-82,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10 miles
    Test number
    669631171181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,317 miles (+81,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    694640759246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass355 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    355 miles
    Test number
    161872258248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail328 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328 miles
    Test number
    753512448283
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering damper noisey

  24. PassMileage not read3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    781190557254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel pipes
    • NoteFront brake imbalance just met minimum requirements..brake system requires adjustment or repair
    • NoteO/s and n/s wiper blades slight wear
    • NoteSlight blow at n/s exhaust manifold
    • NoteSlight oil leak at rear diff

  25. FailMileage not read1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263493647237
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of wear
    • NoteRear differential showing slight oil leak
    • NoteSigns of slight blow from nearside front exhaust manifold area

  26. Pass47,407 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    791412246280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,392 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    430271246283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S50 ROV

Does S50 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ROV is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 ROV?
The MOT on S50 ROV is valid until 7 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 ROV done?
S50 ROV was recorded at 17,758 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026.
Has S50 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ROV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 ROV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 ROV find?
S50 ROV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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