Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S32 DWWMOT history
S32 DWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 148,795 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S32 DWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 4 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S32 DWW was last recorded at 148,795 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,292 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,503 miles
- Average per year
- 4,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,795 miles
- 2025 – 147,292 miles
- 2024 – 145,171 miles
- 2022 – 144,513 miles
- 2021 – 144,059 miles
- 2020 – 141,510 miles
- 2019 – 138,414 miles
- 2018 – 135,247 miles
- 2017 – 132,609 miles
- 2016 – 130,982 miles
- 2015 – 128,771 miles
- 2014 – 125,938 miles
- 2013 – 122,527 miles
- 2012 – 118,779 miles
- 2011 – 113,941 miles
- 2010 – 104,860 miles
- 2009 – 97,476 miles
- 2008 – 88,418 miles
- 2007 – 78,504 miles
- 2006 – 72,506 miles
- 2005 – 64,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,795 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,795 miles (+1,503)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 148,795 miles
- Test number
- 452152108040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,292 miles (+58)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 147,292 miles
- Test number
- 228081374427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail147,234 miles (+2,063)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,234 miles
- Test number
- 455524491168
- MajorBrake valve leaking front to rear at bulk head (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at brake pipe mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering and behind road spring (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass145,171 miles (+658)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 145,171 miles
- Test number
- 163658447583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,513 miles (+454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 144,513 miles
- Test number
- 540682598274
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,059 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 144,059 miles
- Test number
- 186534415131
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,059 miles (+2,549)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,059 miles
- Test number
- 179755427742
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,510 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 141,510 miles
- Test number
- 350468950989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,414 miles (+3,167)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 138,414 miles
- Test number
- 808187115768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,247 miles (+2,638)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 135,247 miles
- Test number
- 491270816712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass132,609 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 132,609 miles
- Test number
- 712337255546
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail132,609 miles (+1,627)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,609 miles
- Test number
- 799312244283
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass130,982 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,982 miles
- Test number
- 377887940717
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass128,771 miles (+2,833)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 128,771 miles
- Test number
- 300954184659
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass125,938 miles (+3,411)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 125,938 miles
- Test number
- 197100194297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,527 miles (+3,748)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 122,527 miles
- Test number
- 666746393237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,779 miles (+16)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 118,779 miles
- Test number
- 206260402329
- NoteAll welding heavily undersealed
- NoteSlight splitting of rear large axle suspension bar bushes
Fail118,763 miles (+4,822)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,763 miles
- Test number
- 907239592242
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- NoteSlight splitting of rear large axle suspension bar bushes
Pass113,941 miles (+9,081)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 113,941 miles
- Test number
- 416760821256
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside swivel ball leaking slightly
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
- NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass104,860 miles (+7,384)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 104,860 miles
- Test number
- 880338510242
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVehicle heavily under sealed
Pass97,476 miles (+9,058)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 97,476 miles
- Test number
- 984386209296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f mudflap insecure
Pass88,418 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,418 miles
- Test number
- 860844988137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,412 miles (+9,908)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,412 miles
- Test number
- 404073188131
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass78,504 miles (+5,998)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 78,504 miles
- Test number
- 600313097168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,506 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 72,506 miles
- Test number
- 694217526224
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight fluid leak from nearside front swivel housing
Fail72,506 miles (+7,664)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,506 miles
- Test number
- 980397726278
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight fluid leak from nearside front swivel housing
Pass64,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 64,842 miles
- Test number
- 233845125243
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail64,842 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,842 miles
- Test number
- 541243925289
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S32 DWW
- Does S32 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 DWW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S32 DWW?
- The MOT on S32 DWW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S32 DWW done?
- S32 DWW was recorded at 148,795 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,107 miles a year.
- Has S32 DWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S32 DWW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S32 DWW 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 DWW find?
- S32 DWW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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