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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R992 FHSMOT history

R992 FHS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 128,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

R992 FHS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,115 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R992 FHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R992 FHS was last recorded at 128,115 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,796 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
3,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,115 miles
  • 2025 – 127,796 miles
  • 2024 – 126,878 miles
  • 2023 – 123,703 miles
  • 2021 – 119,907 miles
  • 2020 – 116,974 miles
  • 2019 – 114,213 miles
  • 2018 – 112,890 miles
  • 2017 – 110,557 miles
  • 2016 – 108,477 miles
  • 2015 – 105,286 miles
  • 2014 – 101,563 miles
  • 2013 – 96,601 miles
  • 2012 – 93,281 miles
  • 2011 – 90,410 miles
  • 2010 – 84,121 miles
  • 2009 – 76,350 miles
  • 2008 – 64,337 miles
  • 2007 – 52,820 miles
  • 2006 – 46,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,115 miles
    Test number
    949896093337
    • 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))

  2. Fail128,115 miles (+319)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,115 miles
    Test number
    711221076254
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass127,796 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,796 miles
    Test number
    738941641687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail127,794 miles (+916)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    431265169825
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass126,878 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    997957302342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,703 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    320336923261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,907 miles (+2,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    747016552207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    761304526253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,974 miles (+2,761)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    658738080863
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,213 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    582868923300
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in Swivel joint

  11. Fail114,213 miles (+1,323)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    316996834944
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in Swivel joint

  12. Pass112,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    416284140536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,890 miles (+2,333)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    149778068200
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

  14. Pass110,557 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,557 miles
    Test number
    796992565103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,551 miles (+2,074)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    250669692948
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass108,477 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    389655519777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,286 miles (+114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,286 miles
    Test number
    822343525385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  18. Fail105,172 miles (+3,609)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    606646565411
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  19. Pass101,563 miles (+4,962)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    959289214335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear Discs Pitted

  20. Fail96,601 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    918884423322
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass96,601 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    955504523381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass93,281 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    445225512440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,269 miles (+2,859)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    868472792205
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass90,410 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    228942991239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass84,121 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    271725060208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,350 miles (+2,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    762589399130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteO/S SWIVEL SCORED

  27. Pass73,401 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    972634939060
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail73,379 miles (+9,042)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,379 miles
    Test number
    351239629035
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass64,337 miles (+11,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,337 miles
    Test number
    722718338076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,820 miles (+6,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    494634127004
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  31. Pass46,145 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,145 miles
    Test number
    223502436029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail46,078 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    584090736033
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about R992 FHS

Does R992 FHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R992 FHS is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R992 FHS?
The MOT on R992 FHS is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R992 FHS done?
R992 FHS was recorded at 128,115 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
Has R992 FHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R992 FHS has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R992 FHS 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 R992 FHS find?
R992 FHS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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