
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S32 BVTMOT history
S32 BVT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,981 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 170,981 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 BVT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 16 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S32 BVT was last recorded at 170,981 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,262 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 719 miles
- Average per year
- 4,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,981 miles
- 2025 – 170,262 miles
- 2024 – 170,233 miles
- 2023 – 170,072 miles
- 2022 – 169,000 miles
- 2021 – 167,361 miles
- 2020 – 163,706 miles
- 2019 – 159,395 miles
- 2018 – 153,727 miles
- 2017 – 145,314 miles
- 2016 – 139,961 miles
- 2015 – 139,281 miles
- 2014 – 138,789 miles
- 2013 – 137,067 miles
- 2012 – 132,023 miles
- 2010 – 116,788 miles
- 2009 – 107,625 miles
- 2008 – 99,769 miles
- 2007 – 94,172 miles
- 2006 – 89,637 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Steering box leaking oil
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Steering damper - offside bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail170,981 miles (+719)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,981 miles
- Test number
- 709194732822
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,262 miles (+5)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 170,262 miles
- Test number
- 797197535696
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail170,257 miles (+24)1 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,257 miles
- Test number
- 828575761773
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail170,233 miles (+161)11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,233 miles
- Test number
- 467285622181
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met
Pass170,072 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 170,072 miles
- Test number
- 651758713436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering damper - offside bush slightly worn
Fail170,057 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,057 miles
- Test number
- 497967827702
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering damper - offside bush slightly worn
Pass169,000 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 169,000 miles
- Test number
- 128915335315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering damper - offside bush slightly worn
Fail168,995 miles (+138)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,995 miles
- Test number
- 243348855495
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper has slight play in offside bush
Fail168,857 miles (+1,496)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,857 miles
- Test number
- 930165043373
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper has slight play in offside bush
Pass167,361 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 167,361 miles
- Test number
- 419237755265
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail167,355 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,355 miles
- Test number
- 419869925085
- DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached front UJ incorrect (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail167,347 miles (+3,641)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,347 miles
- Test number
- 872655230299
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop, front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop, rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass163,706 miles (+59)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 163,706 miles
- Test number
- 306026220401
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,647 miles (+4,252)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,647 miles
- Test number
- 475438753686
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,395 miles (+101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 159,395 miles
- Test number
- 390058520970
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper offside rubber bush
Fail159,294 miles (+5,567)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,294 miles
- Test number
- 790781533506
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper offside rubber bush
Pass153,727 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 153,727 miles
- Test number
- 461457074255
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass145,314 miles (+379)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 145,314 miles
- Test number
- 497999289293
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail144,935 miles (+4,974)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,935 miles
- Test number
- 816639204434
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass139,961 miles (+680)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 139,961 miles
- Test number
- 555984440301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,281 miles (+492)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 139,281 miles
- Test number
- 737111545082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,789 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 138,789 miles
- Test number
- 897129964094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail138,778 miles (+1,711)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,778 miles
- Test number
- 917568634041
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass137,067 miles (+5,044)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 137,067 miles
- Test number
- 299798453039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass132,023 miles (+2)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 132,023 miles
- Test number
- 198474652033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth headlamp patterns poor
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
- NoteOffsside front seat belt stalk casing damage
Fail132,021 miles (+15,233)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,021 miles
- Test number
- 395663952080
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth headlamp patterns poor
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
- NoteOffsside front seat belt stalk casing damage
Pass116,788 miles (+9,163)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 116,788 miles
- Test number
- 434406750290
- DangerousPropshaft component defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight fraying offside front seat belt
Pass107,625 miles (+7,856)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 107,625 miles
- Test number
- 922696669238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,769 miles (+5,597)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 99,769 miles
- Test number
- 953139658205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,172 miles (+4,535)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 94,172 miles
- Test number
- 944787357293
- NoteSlight play in steering box arm ball joint
Pass89,637 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 89,637 miles
- Test number
- 851258156201
- NotePlay in nearside front wheel bearing
- NoteSlight play / lift in nearside front track rod end
- NoteSlight play / lift in steering box ,drop arm ball joint
- NoteSteering box damp with oil
Questions about S32 BVT
- Does S32 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S32 BVT expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S32 BVT?
- The MOT on S32 BVT expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S32 BVT done?
- S32 BVT was recorded at 170,981 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
- Has S32 BVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 BVT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S32 BVT 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 S32 BVT find?
- S32 BVT failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel, and 3 more.
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