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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S70 VEXMOT history

S70 VEX is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S70 VEX silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
211,224 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 VEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 VEX was last recorded at 211,224 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,161 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
8,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,224 miles
  • 2024 – 209,161 miles
  • 2023 – 209,142 miles
  • 2022 – 208,452 miles
  • 2021 – 207,277 miles
  • 2019 – 206,318 miles
  • 2018 – 204,984 miles
  • 2017 – 203,502 miles
  • 2016 – 200,491 miles
  • 2015 – 198,220 miles
  • 2014 – 193,679 miles
  • 2013 – 154,592 miles
  • 2011 – 141,609 miles
  • 2010 – 99,613 miles
  • 2009 – 74,211 miles
  • 2008 – 57,069 miles
  • 2006 – 45,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,224 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel filler breather pipe perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,224 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    211,224 miles
    Test number
    291026739539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,161 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    209,161 miles
    Test number
    148399981611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,142 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    209,142 miles
    Test number
    175680352959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail209,141 miles (+689)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,141 miles
    Test number
    827912836442
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass208,452 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,452 miles
    Test number
    869518487028
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting cup corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint gaiter perished & split

  6. Fail208,451 miles (+1,174)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,451 miles
    Test number
    166131262572
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounting cup corroded (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint gaiter perished & split

  7. Pass207,277 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    207,277 miles
    Test number
    756858572564
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'a' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced clamps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember/ adjacent chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded/ weak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler/ breather pipes perished

  8. Fail207,275 miles (+957)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,275 miles
    Test number
    525568355905
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'a' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced clamps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember/ adjacent chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded/ weak
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler/ breather pipes perished

  9. Pass206,318 miles (+1,334)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,318 miles
    Test number
    273335948835
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'a' frame joint gaitor perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels damp
    • AdvisoryFuel filler breather pipe perished
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  10. Pass204,984 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    204,984 miles
    Test number
    525822322427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler breather pipe perished
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  11. Fail204,984 miles (+1,482)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,984 miles
    Test number
    785517714537
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear crossmember holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler breather pipe perished
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  12. Pass203,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    203,502 miles
    Test number
    487127277665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  13. Fail203,502 miles (+3,011)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,502 miles
    Test number
    370808505505
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting X member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  14. Pass200,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    200,491 miles
    Test number
    106216099420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail200,491 miles (+2,271)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,491 miles
    Test number
    425195760339
    • Repaired at testBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass198,220 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    198,220 miles
    Test number
    393920006987
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  17. Fail198,220 miles (+4,541)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,220 miles
    Test number
    218570759480
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub joint leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake light not working on dash

  18. Pass193,679 miles (+39,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    193,679 miles
    Test number
    468141924418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass154,592 miles (+12,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    638090313087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass141,609 miles (+41,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    476646651346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass99,613 miles (+25,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,613 miles
    Test number
    333702520021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass74,211 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    740612319098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,209 miles (+17,140)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    933439109065
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail57,069 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    163224508047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass57,069 miles (+11,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    841094108092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass45,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    153039036325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 VEX

Does S70 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 VEX is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 VEX?
The MOT on S70 VEX is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 VEX done?
S70 VEX was recorded at 211,224 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 8,487 miles a year.
Has S70 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 VEX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S70 VEX 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 S70 VEX find?
S70 VEX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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