
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
R389 DEUMOT history
R389 DEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 39 MOT tests, with 155,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 155,306 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 39
- 21 passed · 18 failed
- Per year
- 2,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 DEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 DEU was last recorded at 155,306 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,149 miles · 18 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 157 miles
- Average per year
- 2,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,306 miles
- 2024 – 155,149 miles
- 2023 – 154,939 miles
- 2022 – 154,380 miles
- 2021 – 153,756 miles
- 2020 – 152,928 miles
- 2019 – 152,428 miles
- 2018 – 151,533 miles
- 2017 – 150,393 miles
- 2016 – 149,245 miles
- 2015 – 148,308 miles
- 2014 – 147,237 miles
- 2013 – 146,067 miles
- 2012 – 144,874 miles
- 2011 – 143,571 miles
- 2010 – 141,673 miles
- 2009 – 139,351 miles
- 2008 – 128,921 miles
- 2007 – 116,680 miles
- 2006 – 106,034 miles
- 2005 – 95,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
39 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,306 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 155,306 miles
- Test number
- 250449958079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail155,306 miles (+157)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,306 miles
- Test number
- 157654444752
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass155,149 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 155,149 miles
- Test number
- 325300162460
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail155,134 miles (+195)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,134 miles
- Test number
- 716545964892
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and outrigger by spanner arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass154,939 miles (+14)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 154,939 miles
- Test number
- 149557452541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle stay bar bushes worn
Fail154,925 miles (+545)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,925 miles
- Test number
- 141085840852
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle stay bar bushes worn
Pass154,380 miles (+14)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,380 miles
- Test number
- 809879431223
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front body outriger rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail154,366 miles (+610)4 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,366 miles
- Test number
- 787377187302
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front body outriger rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass153,756 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,756 miles
- Test number
- 475983885595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s front outrigger corroded
Fail153,756 miles (+828)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,756 miles
- Test number
- 310566430114
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s front outrigger corroded
Pass152,928 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 152,928 miles
- Test number
- 512622661568
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outriggers corroded
Fail152,914 miles (+486)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,914 miles
- Test number
- 897590854629
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outriggers corroded
Pass152,428 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,428 miles
- Test number
- 572719296107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail152,393 miles (+860)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,393 miles
- Test number
- 794975136827
- DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stay bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stay bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,533 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 151,533 miles
- Test number
- 563089139859
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay bars front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Fail151,519 miles (+1,126)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,519 miles
- Test number
- 806009632600
- DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tank outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stay bars front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal spungey
- AdvisoryWiper linkage worn
Pass150,393 miles (+33)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,393 miles
- Test number
- 179262629329
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perrish
Fail150,360 miles (+1,115)1 dangerous3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,360 miles
- Test number
- 585216540493
- DangerousFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perrish
Pass149,245 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 149,245 miles
- Test number
- 291396633664
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryChassis rusty
Fail149,245 miles (+937)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,245 miles
- Test number
- 108148312811
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryChassis rusty
Pass148,308 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 148,308 miles
- Test number
- 111538587854
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perrish
Pass147,237 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,237 miles
- Test number
- 215765944281
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail147,222 miles (+1,155)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,222 miles
- Test number
- 226448934220
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass146,067 miles (+1,193)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 146,067 miles
- Test number
- 307909233404
- NoteRear chassis slightly corroded
- NoteTie rod bushes slightly perrished
Pass144,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 144,874 miles
- Test number
- 757657022278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,874 miles (+1,303)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,874 miles
- Test number
- 198776822293
- FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass143,571 miles (+1,898)7 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 143,571 miles
- Test number
- 276184231220
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteBoth neartside and offside rear triangle bushes starting to split
- NoteOffside rear chassis rail starting to corrode
- NoteOffside steering drag link gaiter split
- NoteSlight noise from offside front hub
- NoteSteering damper bush starting to wear
- NoteTouch marks on nearside front spanner arm
Pass141,673 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 141,673 miles
- Test number
- 330101580120
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail141,671 miles (+2,320)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,671 miles
- Test number
- 352939870132
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail139,351 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,351 miles
- Test number
- 324887479145
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass139,351 miles (+10,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 139,351 miles
- Test number
- 410737479130
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 903764188161
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail128,921 miles (+422)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,921 miles
- Test number
- 451403288108
- FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail128,499 miles (+11,819)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,499 miles
- Test number
- 733336378133
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass116,680 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 116,680 miles
- Test number
- 844788057144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,678 miles (+10,644)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,678 miles
- Test number
- 880957257195
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- NoteDrop arm ball joint cover detached
Pass106,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 106,034 miles
- Test number
- 271682576161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,034 miles (+10,911)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,034 miles
- Test number
- 991600476121
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass95,123 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 95,123 miles
- Test number
- 730922085118
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Questions about R389 DEU
- Does R389 DEU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R389 DEU expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R389 DEU?
- The MOT on R389 DEU expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R389 DEU done?
- R389 DEU was recorded at 155,306 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
- Has R389 DEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 DEU has failed 18 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on R389 DEU 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 R389 DEU find?
- R389 DEU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush, and 3 more.
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