Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R989 ORMMOT history
R989 ORM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 188,170 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R989 ORM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R989 ORM was last recorded at 188,170 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 7,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 181,040 miles · 13 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,130 miles
- Average per year
- 7,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,170 miles
- 2024 – 181,040 miles
- 2023 – 177,286 miles
- 2021 – 177,062 miles
- 2019 – 171,695 miles
- 2018 – 158,866 miles
- 2017 – 146,263 miles
- 2016 – 132,981 miles
- 2015 – 115,490 miles
- 2014 – 104,766 miles
- 2013 – 86,782 miles
- 2012 – 73,483 miles
- 2011 – 69,398 miles
- 2010 – 64,442 miles
- 2009 – 60,236 miles
- 2008 – 55,893 miles
- 2007 – 50,799 miles
- 2006 – 45,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering damper bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,170 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 188,170 miles
- Test number
- 259747260183
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail188,169 miles (+7,129)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,169 miles
- Test number
- 526147148224
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass181,040 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 181,040 miles
- Test number
- 870710767861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower rear reflector chipped
Fail181,020 miles (+3,734)11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,020 miles
- Test number
- 597436041326
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass177,286 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 177,286 miles
- Test number
- 907776962210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,062 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 177,062 miles
- Test number
- 103955520118
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail177,050 miles (+5,355)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,050 miles
- Test number
- 962978592922
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass171,695 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 171,695 miles
- Test number
- 303997784002
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Fail171,689 miles (+12,823)1 dangerous13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,689 miles
- Test number
- 842711502088
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock /a bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Pass158,866 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,866 miles
- Test number
- 762841340665
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail158,860 miles (+12,597)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,860 miles
- Test number
- 356625867259
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass146,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 146,263 miles
- Test number
- 187591201343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,252 miles (+13,271)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,252 miles
- Test number
- 833266348713
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Pass132,981 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 132,981 miles
- Test number
- 759130778959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,967 miles (+17,477)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,967 miles
- Test number
- 607465805283
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Pass115,490 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 115,490 miles
- Test number
- 708792515150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,485 miles (+10,719)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,485 miles
- Test number
- 648270515178
- FailureDriver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass104,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,766 miles
- Test number
- 499119144190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,762 miles (+17,980)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,762 miles
- Test number
- 986349644184
- FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass86,782 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,782 miles
- Test number
- 955832503105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,776 miles (+13,293)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,776 miles
- Test number
- 917311103163
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass73,483 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,483 miles
- Test number
- 895756112149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,398 miles (+4,956)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,398 miles
- Test number
- 809330911196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,442 miles (+4,206)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 64,442 miles
- Test number
- 400513310184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,236 miles (+4,343)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,236 miles
- Test number
- 443364339173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,893 miles (+5,094)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 55,893 miles
- Test number
- 154928738135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,799 miles (+5,506)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,799 miles
- Test number
- 463081147194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 45,293 miles
- Test number
- 410749026100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R989 ORM
- Does R989 ORM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R989 ORM expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R989 ORM?
- The MOT on R989 ORM expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R989 ORM done?
- R989 ORM was recorded at 188,170 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
- Has R989 ORM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R989 ORM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on R989 ORM 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 R989 ORM find?
- R989 ORM passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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