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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

98 DUHMOT history

98 DUH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

98 DUH blue 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 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,690 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
98 DUH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

98 DUH was last recorded at 134,690 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,687 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,690 miles
  • 2024 – 132,048 miles
  • 2023 – 125,311 miles
  • 2022 – 117,213 miles
  • 2021 – 113,484 miles
  • 2020 – 111,078 miles
  • 2019 – 107,236 miles
  • 2018 – 102,186 miles
  • 2017 – 97,335 miles
  • 2016 – 89,933 miles
  • 2015 – 83,121 miles
  • 2014 – 77,580 miles
  • 2013 – 74,163 miles
  • 2012 – 67,274 miles
  • 2011 – 63,437 miles
  • 2010 – 60,600 miles
  • 2009 – 58,326 miles
  • 2008 – 52,751 miles
  • 2007 – 45,958 miles
  • 2006 – 42,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,690 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Supporting bar bush deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear dust cover deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (Material)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,690 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,690 miles
    Test number
    412292246963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Supporting bar bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,687 miles (+2,639)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    404703108870
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT OF VEHICLE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Supporting bar bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,048 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    338680430047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal.

  4. Fail132,033 miles (+6,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,033 miles
    Test number
    362180479428
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal.

  5. Pass125,311 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    404060794350
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (Material) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in material

  6. Fail125,308 miles (+8,095)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,308 miles
    Test number
    737117634328
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (Material) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in material

  7. Pass117,213 miles (+3,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,213 miles
    Test number
    684059974611
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in waxoil

  8. Pass113,484 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    718202311092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    762511369770
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside waxoiled.

  10. Fail111,076 miles (+3,840)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    758643918052
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed.

  11. Pass107,236 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    925836072413
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,186 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    835364471191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting crossmember by rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at front of ngine

  13. Pass97,335 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    929261436545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,933 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    252852240910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail89,931 miles (+6,810)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,931 miles
    Test number
    897706201457
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,121 miles (+5,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    307961597692
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass77,580 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    325705364407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,338 miles (+3,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    135445254290
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  19. Pass74,163 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    628704653216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,274 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    987168152234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,437 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    815355541294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,600 miles (+2,274)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    632480360240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteN/S/F top suspension mount cone slightly corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre starting to perrish on sidewalls
    • NotePower steering pipe (bottle-steering box)slightly corroded

  23. Pass58,326 miles (+5,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    412359559285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass52,751 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,751 miles
    Test number
    584763568279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,958 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    290454567215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no plate slightly discoloured

  26. Fail45,958 miles (+3,954)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    890774967238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no plate slightly discoloured

  27. Pass42,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    904161766297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 98 DUH

What vehicle is registration 98 DUH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 98 DUH on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Apr 2000. 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 98 DUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 98 DUH expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 98 DUH?
The MOT on 98 DUH expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 98 DUH done?
98 DUH was recorded at 134,690 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,863 miles a year.
Has 98 DUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 98 DUH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 98 DUH 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 98 DUH find?
98 DUH passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear supporting bar bush deteriorated, and 6 more.

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