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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S51 TUXMOT history

S51 TUX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S51 TUX blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,407 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 TUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 TUX was last recorded at 125,407 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,461 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,407 miles
  • 2025 – 124,461 miles
  • 2024 – 123,150 miles
  • 2023 – 119,764 miles
  • 2022 – 117,160 miles
  • 2021 – 115,186 miles
  • 2019 – 114,742 miles
  • 2018 – 112,764 miles
  • 2017 – 109,803 miles
  • 2016 – 109,294 miles
  • 2015 – 107,024 miles
  • 2014 – 103,905 miles
  • 2013 – 101,295 miles
  • 2012 – 97,775 miles
  • 2011 – 94,170 miles
  • 2010 – 86,885 miles
  • 2009 – 85,325 miles
  • 2008 – 83,007 miles
  • 2007 – 77,474 miles
  • 2006 – 72,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,407 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Outriggers Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Bump Stops MissingRecorded 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,407 miles (+946)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    954026075347
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Outriggers Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump Stops Missing

  2. Pass124,461 miles (+1,311)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    341510729932
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Outriggers Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bump Stops Missing
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering Damper Bushes Worn

  3. Pass123,150 miles (+3,386)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,150 miles
    Test number
    228510189631
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,764 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,764 miles
    Test number
    769177824470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,160 miles (+1,974)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    453761943695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass115,186 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    215377107834
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass114,742 miles (+1,978)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    307067997415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    366451487934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,764 miles (+2,961)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,764 miles
    Test number
    633492750368
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,803 miles (+509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,803 miles
    Test number
    501631471112
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass109,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    265556198876
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Fail109,294 miles (+2,270)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    339243703732
    • Repaired at testSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering wheel nut (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  13. Pass107,024 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,024 miles
    Test number
    734552071615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass103,905 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    539492484255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Fail103,905 miles (+2,610)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,905 miles
    Test number
    606032684287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass101,295 miles (+3,520)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    316264323284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass97,775 miles (+3,605)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    816582692104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brakes slightly pitted

  18. Pass94,170 miles (+7,285)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    428572391177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear coil springs corroding
    • NoteFront suspension corroding
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front swivel hub slightly leaking
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOffside rear lower shocker bush slight play

  19. Pass86,885 miles (+1,560)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    301704900406
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear brake disc inner surfaces are starting to show signs of corrosion

  20. Pass85,325 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,325 miles
    Test number
    472527429031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,007 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,007 miles
    Test number
    141275828068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,474 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    154585527464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    72,783 miles
    Test number
    752499416052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 TUX

Does S51 TUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 TUX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 TUX?
The MOT on S51 TUX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 TUX done?
S51 TUX was recorded at 125,407 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has S51 TUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 TUX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S51 TUX 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 S51 TUX find?
S51 TUX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint; front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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