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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S37 LRHMOT history

S37 LRH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S37 LRH red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
128,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 LRH
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
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S37 LRH was last recorded at 128,827 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,768 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,827 miles
  • 2025 – 128,263 miles
  • 2024 – 127,762 miles
  • 2023 – 126,073 miles
  • 2022 – 124,922 miles
  • 2021 – 122,957 miles
  • 2020 – 121,091 miles
  • 2019 – 119,501 miles
  • 2018 – 117,486 miles
  • 2017 – 115,609 miles
  • 2016 – 113,521 miles
  • 2015 – 111,069 miles
  • 2014 – 108,173 miles
  • 2013 – 105,457 miles
  • 2012 – 102,376 miles
  • 2011 – 99,084 miles
  • 2010 – 95,643 miles
  • 2009 – 91,560 miles
  • 2008 – 86,785 miles
  • 2007 – 81,301 miles
  • 2006 – 75,657 miles
  • 2005 – 71,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,827 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll chassis covered in underseal grease and other materials unable to check correctly
  • AdvisorySteering stiffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle condition underneath is covered in underseal and grease all over

What MOT failures 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,827 miles (+59)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,827 miles
    Test number
    367594853259
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis covered in underseal grease and other materials unable to check correctly
    • AdvisorySteering stiff
    • AdvisoryVehicle condition underneath is covered in underseal and grease all over

  2. Fail128,768 miles (+505)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,768 miles
    Test number
    106328734716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis covered in grease and other materials unable to check correctly
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff

  3. Pass128,263 miles (+501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,263 miles
    Test number
    367546937840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,762 miles (+1,689)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,762 miles
    Test number
    451151625868
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass126,073 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    440174793940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass124,922 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,922 miles
    Test number
    917145026375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,957 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,957 miles
    Test number
    142019240485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,903 miles (+1,812)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    677452059760
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft from transfer box bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in the gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,091 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    783467807080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,501 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,501 miles
    Test number
    953355515753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,474 miles (+1,988)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    135707823077
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,486 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    946792572690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,609 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    172846322081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,521 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    445599101794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,069 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    486988229527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,173 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    865138844209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,457 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    399572763403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass102,376 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    419293062282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,084 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    565359461246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    500997370211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,643 miles (+4,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    271934170291
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass91,560 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    132433309370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail91,547 miles (+4,762)4 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    933672709338
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass86,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    252157618317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,785 miles (+5,484)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    132186918355
    • FailureCentre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront brake discs getting thin

  26. Pass81,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    870645707358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail81,301 miles (+5,644)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    550702607343
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass75,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    472846806418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,657 miles (+4,374)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    340025506364
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  30. Pass71,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    854984415329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 LRH

Does S37 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S37 LRH expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S37 LRH?
The MOT on S37 LRH expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S37 LRH done?
S37 LRH was recorded at 128,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has S37 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 LRH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 LRH 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 LRH find?
S37 LRH failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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