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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S50 XOWMOT history

S50 XOW is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S50 XOW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,267 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 XOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 XOW was last recorded at 41,267 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2007: 25,875 miles, lower than 239,529 miles on 6 Jan 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,592 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,267 miles
  • 2024 – 40,592 miles
  • 2023 – 40,067 miles
  • 2022 – 39,507 miles
  • 2021 – 38,915 miles
  • 2020 – 38,700 miles
  • 2019 – 37,505 miles
  • 2018 – 36,527 miles
  • 2017 – 36,298 miles
  • 2016 – 35,911 miles
  • 2014 – 35,297 miles
  • 2013 – 34,668 miles
  • 2011 – 33,295 miles
  • 2010 – 30,136 miles
  • 2009 – 28,457 miles
  • 2008 – 27,458 miles
  • 2007 – 25,875 miles
  • 2006 – 239,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385925899628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,267 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    568586116459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,592 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    884102816552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,067 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    391810903561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,507 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,507 miles
    Test number
    813547681625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,915 miles (+215)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    876007250579
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass38,700 miles (+1,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,700 miles
    Test number
    543452832530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass37,505 miles (+978)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    313627136781
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,527 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    555716086476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,298 miles (+387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,298 miles
    Test number
    374754574736
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPart of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated
  11. Pass35,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,911 miles
    Test number
    606268599809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    769861975055
    • NoteCoolant leak
  13. Pass35,297 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    147050284498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,668 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    867125833094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,295 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,295 miles
    Test number
    537629441300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  16. Pass31,771 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,771 miles
    Test number
    616211111055
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  17. Pass30,136 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    771046400052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,457 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,457 miles
    Test number
    141847109467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,458 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    164547008483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,875 miles (-213,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,875 miles
    Test number
    402588007062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass239,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    239,529 miles
    Test number
    680916806097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 XOW

Does S50 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 XOW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 XOW?
The MOT on S50 XOW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 XOW done?
S50 XOW was recorded at 41,267 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
Has S50 XOW ever failed its MOT?
No. S50 XOW has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S50 XOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 XOW find?
S50 XOW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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