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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

944 SSMOT history

944 SS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

944 SS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
235,976 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
944 SS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

944 SS was last recorded at 235,976 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,888 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,976 miles
  • 2024 – 235,888 miles
  • 2023 – 235,825 miles
  • 2022 – 235,285 miles
  • 2021 – 235,214 miles
  • 2019 – 235,028 miles
  • 2018 – 231,151 miles
  • 2017 – 221,261 miles
  • 2016 – 209,809 miles
  • 2015 – 199,388 miles
  • 2014 – 185,968 miles
  • 2013 – 174,175 miles
  • 2012 – 165,383 miles
  • 2011 – 156,248 miles
  • 2010 – 151,822 miles
  • 2009 – 149,959 miles
  • 2008 – 147,753 miles
  • 2007 – 142,898 miles
  • 2006 – 139,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,976 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front doors & N/S rear door corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,976 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    235,976 miles
    Test number
    514283333165
    • AdvisoryBoth front doors & N/S rear door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass235,888 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    235,888 miles
    Test number
    395180515386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass235,825 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    235,825 miles
    Test number
    855841753666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass235,285 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    235,285 miles
    Test number
    471762230022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass235,214 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    235,214 miles
    Test number
    793787451120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail235,210 miles (+182)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,210 miles
    Test number
    117438497558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass235,028 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    235,028 miles
    Test number
    682741427526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass231,151 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    231,151 miles
    Test number
    505351685235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass221,261 miles (+11,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    221,261 miles
    Test number
    611531922705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass209,809 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    209,809 miles
    Test number
    513334111259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass199,388 miles (+13,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    199,388 miles
    Test number
    852535607571
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass185,968 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    185,968 miles
    Test number
    189204294249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  13. Fail185,968 miles (+11,793)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,968 miles
    Test number
    369553094426
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  14. Pass174,175 miles (+8,792)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    174,175 miles
    Test number
    938592783204
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRubber bushes and rubber boots starting to perish and split
    • NoteSteering arm boot insecure

  15. Pass165,383 miles (+9,135)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    165,383 miles
    Test number
    767819512345
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wall showing signs of deteriation
    • NoteRear exhaust has slight blow

  16. Pass156,248 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    156,248 miles
    Test number
    446739091247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,822 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,822 miles
    Test number
    420068100434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,959 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    832195699253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,753 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    147,753 miles
    Test number
    711893308354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,741 miles (+4,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,741 miles
    Test number
    333197398259
    • FailureBall joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

  21. Pass142,898 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    290563367252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail142,882 miles (+2,945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,882 miles
    Test number
    123791167296
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass139,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    139,937 miles
    Test number
    303095266444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 944 SS

What vehicle is registration 944 SS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 944 SS on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 944 SS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 944 SS expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 944 SS?
The MOT on 944 SS expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 944 SS done?
944 SS was recorded at 235,976 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has 944 SS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 944 SS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on 944 SS 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 944 SS find?
944 SS passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: both front doors & n/s rear door corroded; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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