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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

S50 SRAMOT history

S50 SRA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S50 SRA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,250 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SRA was last recorded at 105,250 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,224 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,250 miles
  • 2024 – 104,368 miles
  • 2023 – 103,523 miles
  • 2022 – 101,800 miles
  • 2021 – 100,786 miles
  • 2020 – 98,313 miles
  • 2019 – 94,424 miles
  • 2018 – 89,811 miles
  • 2017 – 87,689 miles
  • 2016 – 73,594 miles
  • 2015 – 64,790 miles
  • 2014 – 55,197 miles
  • 2013 – 46,692 miles
  • 2012 – 36,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,250 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Axle steering ball seal slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,250 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    410247692067
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Axle steering ball seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail105,224 miles (+856)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    337414886073
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn diff ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Axle steering ball seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass104,368 miles (+845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,368 miles
    Test number
    188573959627
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Pass103,523 miles (+1,723)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    723296836110
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass101,800 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,800 miles
    Test number
    201394042380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,786 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,786 miles
    Test number
    213487632941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass98,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    390821607583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,313 miles (+3,889)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    940748586210
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass94,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    986830625791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail94,424 miles (+4,613)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    693835863566
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass89,811 miles (+2,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    784499967702
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass87,689 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    184935530987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    579290847157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 2.2mm @ time of test (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail82,822 miles (+9,228)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    721176074054
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured 2.2mm @ time of test (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass73,594 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    855243561443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    458029915049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,790 miles (+9,593)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    546299315002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  18. Pass55,197 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    716076914076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,692 miles (+10,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,692 miles
    Test number
    757510433096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass36,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    716465522060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 SRA

Does S50 SRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SRA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 SRA?
The MOT on S50 SRA is valid until 21 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 SRA done?
S50 SRA was recorded at 105,250 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,941 miles a year.
Has S50 SRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SRA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 SRA 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 SRA find?
S50 SRA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering box leaking oil; offside front outer axle steering ball seal slight leak; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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