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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.

R389 DEU green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass155,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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
  25. Pass144,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,874 miles
    Test number
    757657022278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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)
  29. 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)
  30. 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)
  31. 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)
  32. 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)
  33. 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)
  34. 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
  35. Pass116,680 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,680 miles
    Test number
    844788057144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. 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
  37. Pass106,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    271682576161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. 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)
  39. 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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