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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V50 EMAMOT history

V50 EMA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

V50 EMA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,971 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 EMA was last recorded at 158,971 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2015: 85,026 miles, lower than 85,201 miles on 19 Oct 2015.
  • 13 Sept 2022: 127,351 miles, lower than 127,531 miles on 12 Sept 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,514 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,457 miles
Average per year
6,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,971 miles
  • 2025 – 151,514 miles
  • 2024 – 144,875 miles
  • 2023 – 135,451 miles
  • 2022 – 127,351 miles
  • 2021 – 120,210 miles
  • 2020 – 116,203 miles
  • 2019 – 110,519 miles
  • 2018 – 99,922 miles
  • 2017 – 90,162 miles
  • 2016 – 85,402 miles
  • 2015 – 85,026 miles
  • 2014 – 76,208 miles
  • 2012 – 74,097 miles
  • 2011 – 69,755 miles
  • 2010 – 66,120 miles
  • 2009 – 54,617 miles
  • 2008 – 44,664 miles
  • 2007 – 38,533 miles
  • 2006 – 32,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,971 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,971 miles
    Test number
    905681668010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,514 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,514 miles
    Test number
    377779890092
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail151,514 miles (+6,639)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,514 miles
    Test number
    198131573785
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass144,875 miles (+9,424)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    285370363988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass135,451 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,451 miles
    Test number
    594807072129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,351 miles (-180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,351 miles
    Test number
    956342248094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,531 miles (+7,321)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    265974441893
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    190422063461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,210 miles (+4,007)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    285616627090
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudflap about to detach

  10. Pass116,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    269095077571
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail116,203 miles (+5,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    488609074356
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    216322968830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,519 miles (+10,597)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    211013672155
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

  14. Pass99,922 miles (+9,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,922 miles
    Test number
    383572696584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play back (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass90,162 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,162 miles
    Test number
    795723749333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,158 miles (+4,756)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    957615465288
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti-roll bar link split pin missing (lower)

  17. Pass85,402 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,402 miles
    Test number
    748612571324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,026 miles (-175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    757734659540
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Fail85,201 miles (+3,709)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    958039759328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  20. Pass81,492 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    938631635037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,480 miles (+5,272)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    455337605002
    • FailureCentre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass76,208 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    857552504041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,097 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    815779292284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,755 miles (+3,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    867654501309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass66,120 miles (+11,503)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    793150260210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres cracking outer walls
    • NoteCut o/s/f outer tyre wall

  26. Pass54,617 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    470501169232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,664 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    203633058240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,533 miles (+5,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    320357247456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass32,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    321341256405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 EMA

Does V50 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 EMA is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 EMA?
The MOT on V50 EMA is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 EMA done?
V50 EMA was recorded at 158,971 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,313 miles a year.
Has V50 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 EMA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 EMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 EMA find?
V50 EMA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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