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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S37 DTAMOT history

S37 DTA is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

S37 DTA 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,991 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 DTA
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
15 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 DTA was last recorded at 66,991 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,618 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,373 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,991 miles
  • 2024 – 65,618 miles
  • 2023 – 64,169 miles
  • 2022 – 62,749 miles
  • 2021 – 61,181 miles
  • 2020 – 59,589 miles
  • 2018 – 56,576 miles
  • 2017 – 54,549 miles
  • 2016 – 52,744 miles
  • 2015 – 50,837 miles
  • 2014 – 48,557 miles
  • 2013 – 46,346 miles
  • 2012 – 44,178 miles
  • 2011 – 42,639 miles
  • 2010 – 40,092 miles
  • 2009 – 36,629 miles
  • 2008 – 33,984 miles
  • 2007 – 31,377 miles
  • 2006 – 29,331 miles
  • 2005 – 27,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,991 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,991 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    524751076603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    978438604706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,618 miles (+1,449)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,618 miles
    Test number
    970252449150
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,169 miles (+1,420)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    940596838576
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    403808543009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail62,749 miles (+1,568)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    556550162230
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass61,181 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,181 miles
    Test number
    358420885405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass59,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,589 miles
    Test number
    428072488737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467882674572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,576 miles (+2,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,576 miles
    Test number
    955045949749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass54,549 miles (+1,805)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    515905093607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and transferbox
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass52,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    615279017053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,744 miles (+1,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    305333278433
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass50,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    444761456526
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail50,837 miles (+2,280)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    609213870264
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass48,557 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    365944944303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass46,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    458274943338
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail46,344 miles (+2,166)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    755554443378
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass44,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,178 miles
    Test number
    767281742310
    • 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)

  20. Fail44,176 miles (+1,537)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    529481642339
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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. Pass42,639 miles (+2,547)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    287420941322
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteSteering drop arm dust cover split

  22. Pass40,092 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    532731240373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass36,629 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    244348839364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,984 miles (+2,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,984 miles
    Test number
    643600148365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass31,377 miles (+2,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    662281347386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,331 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    584752146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    604523545332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 DTA

Does S37 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 DTA is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S37 DTA?
The MOT on S37 DTA is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 DTA done?
S37 DTA was recorded at 66,991 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has S37 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 DTA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S37 DTA 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 S37 DTA find?
S37 DTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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