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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S70 MUDMOT history

S70 MUD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S70 MUD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,105 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MUD was last recorded at 139,105 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2021: 135,906 miles, lower than 136,804 miles on 12 Oct 2019.

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
138,794 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
1,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,105 miles
  • 2024 – 138,794 miles
  • 2023 – 138,654 miles
  • 2022 – 136,560 miles
  • 2021 – 135,906 miles
  • 2019 – 136,804 miles
  • 2018 – 135,136 miles
  • 2017 – 129,830 miles
  • 2016 – 127,790 miles
  • 2015 – 126,414 miles
  • 2014 – 126,056 miles
  • 2012 – 125,070 miles
  • 2011 – 123,823 miles
  • 2010 – 121,669 miles
  • 2009 – 119,093 miles
  • 2006 – 109,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,105 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,105 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    378612435016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,794 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,794 miles
    Test number
    106421777533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,654 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    185176695095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    358905282792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,560 miles (+654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    468247099803
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass135,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    586650594316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,906 miles (-898)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    768998881309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass136,804 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    148562534114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,136 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,136 miles
    Test number
    980305709160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,830 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    216641937111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,790 miles
    Test number
    821890473947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,790 miles (+1,376)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,790 miles
    Test number
    187188595435
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  13. Pass126,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    536087755136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,414 miles (+358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    918737455104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass126,056 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    297406244031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,070 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    197632922393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,823 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    123,823 miles
    Test number
    637686141204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    162256320229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,669 miles (+2,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    462956020215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass119,093 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    784578229013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    220819366061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 MUD

Does S70 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 MUD is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 MUD?
The MOT on S70 MUD is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 MUD done?
S70 MUD was recorded at 139,105 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 1,495 miles a year.
Has S70 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MUD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S70 MUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 MUD find?
S70 MUD passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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