
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S50 TEGMOT history
S50 TEG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 237,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 237,882 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 TEG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 TEG was last recorded at 237,882 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 8,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 229,021 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,861 miles
- Average per year
- 7,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 237,882 miles
- 2024 – 229,021 miles
- 2023 – 221,145 miles
- 2022 – 214,529 miles
- 2021 – 207,205 miles
- 2020 – 200,252 miles
- 2019 – 191,284 miles
- 2018 – 181,226 miles
- 2017 – 174,100 miles
- 2015 – 169,034 miles
- 2014 – 162,029 miles
- 2013 – 155,711 miles
- 2012 – 142,459 miles
- 2011 – 135,103 miles
- 2010 – 127,786 miles
- 2009 – 114,667 miles
- 2008 – 105,477 miles
- 2007 – 93,678 miles
- 2006 – 88,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass237,882 miles (+8,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 237,882 miles
- Test number
- 888990168681
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass229,021 miles (+7,876)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 229,021 miles
- Test number
- 119543960635
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass221,145 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 221,145 miles
- Test number
- 286918624994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,135 miles (+6,606)14 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,135 miles
- Test number
- 857390099925
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn doughnut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by crossmember on top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead inside vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door hinge insecure door badly corroded and hinges insecure upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by upper wishbone mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass214,529 miles (+7,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 214,529 miles
- Test number
- 636817614145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass207,205 miles (+29)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 207,205 miles
- Test number
- 598502470592
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail207,176 miles (+6,924)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,176 miles
- Test number
- 520370155923
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass200,252 miles (+28)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 200,252 miles
- Test number
- 975908188359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin innerside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail200,224 miles (+8,940)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,224 miles
- Test number
- 615290212596
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin innerside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass191,284 miles (+10,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 191,284 miles
- Test number
- 276068232323
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,226 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 181,226 miles
- Test number
- 896052995526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hubseal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded behind heater
Fail181,204 miles (+7,104)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,204 miles
- Test number
- 858358768206
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings incomplete weld (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable bush missing (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hubseal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded behind heater
Pass174,100 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 174,100 miles
- Test number
- 502130339255
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
Fail174,100 miles (+5,066)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,100 miles
- Test number
- 107558289430
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
Pass169,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 169,034 miles
- Test number
- 899576607191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail169,028 miles (+6,999)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,028 miles
- Test number
- 544176769267
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass162,029 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 162,029 miles
- Test number
- 659989674287
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteChassis and suspension components corroding
- NoteFront propshaft uj has play
- NoteMultiple ball joint boots are deteriorated and covers filled with sealant
Fail162,029 miles (+6,318)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,029 miles
- Test number
- 356424174442
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteChassis and suspension components corroding
- NoteFront propshaft uj has play
- NoteMultiple ball joint boots are deteriorated and covers filled with sealant
Pass155,711 miles (+5,294)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 155,711 miles
- Test number
- 855518403359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront propshaft u/j have play
Pass150,417 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 150,417 miles
- Test number
- 428000533106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,416 miles (+7,957)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,416 miles
- Test number
- 527308423172
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNear side rear hub seal leakimg
Fail142,459 miles2 repaired7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,459 miles
- Test number
- 236110912146
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust slightly rusty
- NoteTrack rod end boots perishing
Pass142,459 miles (+7,356)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 142,459 miles
- Test number
- 499860612102
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust slightly rusty
- NoteTrack rod end boots perishing
Pass135,103 miles (+85)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 135,103 miles
- Test number
- 156919701126
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePropshaft bolt of wrong type
Fail135,018 miles (+7,232)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,018 miles
- Test number
- 828805791082
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass127,786 miles (+13,119)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 127,786 miles
- Test number
- 730017070070
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteMay I remind the vehicle presenter that it is their responsibility to ensure the vehicle is in a clean condition.Otherwise the test could be refused to be carried out
- NoteNearside front sidelight came on when tapped
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front tie bar bushes(axle end)
- NotePlay in rear upper shock absorber mountings
- NoteSurface corrosion rear chassis
Pass114,667 miles (+9,190)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 114,667 miles
- Test number
- 314703669070
- NoteNearside and offside rear upper shock absorber mountings worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm
- NotePower steering fluid leaks from pump amd steering box
Pass105,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 105,477 miles
- Test number
- 874016058061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,471 miles (+11,793)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,471 miles
- Test number
- 261816058098
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass93,678 miles (+5,553)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 93,678 miles
- Test number
- 952210647066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass88,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 88,125 miles
- Test number
- 584764136077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S50 TEG
- Does S50 TEG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 TEG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S50 TEG?
- The MOT on S50 TEG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 TEG done?
- S50 TEG was recorded at 237,882 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
- Has S50 TEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 TEG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S50 TEG 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 TEG find?
- S50 TEG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub seal; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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