
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc
S19 DEFMOT history
S19 DEF is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 152,051 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S19 DEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S19 DEF was last recorded at 152,051 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 2,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 149,836 miles · 28 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,215 miles
- Average per year
- 3,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 152,051 miles
- 2024 – 149,836 miles
- 2023 – 149,815 miles
- 2022 – 148,810 miles
- 2021 – 143,999 miles
- 2020 – 143,624 miles
- 2019 – 141,768 miles
- 2018 – 140,093 miles
- 2017 – 139,644 miles
- 2016 – 133,097 miles
- 2015 – 128,851 miles
- 2014 – 124,550 miles
- 2013 – 124,003 miles
- 2012 – 123,475 miles
- 2011 – 120,735 miles
- 2010 – 117,706 miles
- 2009 – 113,148 miles
- 2008 – 108,775 miles
- 2007 – 101,973 miles
- 2006 – 92,582 miles
- 2005 – 80,874 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure " rear mount " (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking " main breather for fuel tank split, near fuel cap " (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the rear of the chassis each side has large holes in need of repair's ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt " both sides " (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, not considered excessive (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear too middle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front o/s floor area, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear o/s floor area, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts have not been inspected, due to being folded up and secured up
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front auto gearbox cooler pipe is leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail152,051 miles (+2,215)6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,051 miles
- Test number
- 990322597154
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure " rear mount " (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking " main breather for fuel tank split, near fuel cap " (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the rear of the chassis each side has large holes in need of repair's ! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt " both sides " (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, not considered excessive (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear too middle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front o/s floor area, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear o/s floor area, not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts have not been inspected, due to being folded up and secured up
Pass149,836 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 149,836 miles
- Test number
- 157233826942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail149,815 miles (+1,005)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,815 miles
- Test number
- 424871610348
- DangerousCentral Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached steering box drop arm play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass148,810 miles (+34)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,810 miles
- Test number
- 157319085490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail148,776 miles (+4,777)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,776 miles
- Test number
- 469663947363
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member mount marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member mount marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe unions to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass143,999 miles (+375)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,999 miles
- Test number
- 387392473613
- AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis 30.cm Coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass143,624 miles (+417)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 143,624 miles
- Test number
- 659626429324
- AdvisoryL.E.D HEAD LIGHTS FITTED ON FLAT CUT OFF ON DIP
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/S/R BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front FRONT DIFF O/S/F 1/2 SHAFT SEAL SMALL OIL LEAK
- AdvisorySMALL ENGINE OIL LEAK
- AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable SMALL PLAY IN MAIN TRACK ROD FROM N/S TO O/S (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Fail143,207 miles (+1,439)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,207 miles
- Test number
- 517724477787
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings LOWER STEERING DAMPER MOUNT HAS PLAY (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT ON STEERING BOX ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront FITTED WITH L.E.D LIGHTS AND HAS FLAT DIP CUT OFF .
- AdvisoryFront OIL LEAK ENGINE
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced NEARSIDE BODY MOUNT BY REAR AXLE PARTLY CORRODED AWAY ,SUGGEST REPAIRED . (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass141,768 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,768 miles
- Test number
- 309690242454
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,093 miles (+449)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 140,093 miles
- Test number
- 353970718612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,644 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 139,644 miles
- Test number
- 435617872052
- AdvisoryBoth wipers splitting on ends.
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened "Nicks" in belt. (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail139,639 miles (+6,542)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,639 miles
- Test number
- 510106016994
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth wipers splitting on ends.
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened "Nicks" in belt. (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass133,097 miles (+179)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 133,097 miles
- Test number
- 737482382851
- AdvisoryFront auto gearbox cooler pipe is leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail132,918 miles (+4,067)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,918 miles
- Test number
- 474798813061
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryFront auto gearbox cooler pipe is leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,851 miles
- Test number
- 458685385028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,851 miles (+4,301)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,851 miles
- Test number
- 915605885032
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 124,550 miles
- Test number
- 449018174057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,550 miles (+547)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,550 miles
- Test number
- 435097974017
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass124,003 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 124,003 miles
- Test number
- 848289873016
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteExhaust system deteriated
FailMileage not read1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 337409873091
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteExhaust system deteriated
Pass123,475 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 123,475 miles
- Test number
- 575238072212
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass120,735 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 120,735 miles
- Test number
- 825994781270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 117,706 miles
- Test number
- 303177780248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,706 miles (+4,558)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,706 miles
- Test number
- 100585580246
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,148 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 113,148 miles
- Test number
- 610045789240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,775 miles (+6,802)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 108,775 miles
- Test number
- 754322688247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,973 miles (+9,391)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 101,973 miles
- Test number
- 600245877214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,582 miles (+11,708)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 92,582 miles
- Test number
- 154313486263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 80,874 miles
- Test number
- 160079595248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S19 DEF
- Does S19 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S19 DEF expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S19 DEF?
- The MOT on S19 DEF expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S19 DEF done?
- S19 DEF was recorded at 152,051 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
- Has S19 DEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S19 DEF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S19 DEF 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 S19 DEF find?
- S19 DEF failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: exhaust silencer insecure " rear mount "; fuel system component leaking " main breather for fuel tank split, near fuel cap "; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front, and 13 more.
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