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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S38 ETAMOT history

S38 ETA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S38 ETA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ETA was last recorded at 86,141 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,807 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
1,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,141 miles
  • 2025 – 85,807 miles
  • 2024 – 85,491 miles
  • 2014 – 84,616 miles
  • 2012 – 83,380 miles
  • 2011 – 81,775 miles
  • 2010 – 78,244 miles
  • 2009 – 67,276 miles
  • 2008 – 61,568 miles
  • 2007 – 57,035 miles
  • 2006 – 54,393 miles
  • 2005 – 51,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,141 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,141 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    483596689154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,807 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    263446307168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    568103428065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,491 miles (+875)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    588967580930
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  5. Fail84,616 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    307006104063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in sreering damper mounting bush
    • NoteVarious suspension components slightly corroded

  6. Pass84,616 miles (+1,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    568886704000
    • NoteSlight play in sreering damper mounting bush
    • NoteVarious suspension components slightly corroded

  7. Pass83,380 miles (+1,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    737967042340
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  8. Pass81,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    705067641392
    • NoteFront brake pads low/chassis has surface corrosion and brake pipes starting to corrode/ various suspension components corroded

  9. Fail81,775 miles (+3,531)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    835787341392
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront brake pads low/chassis has surface corrosion and brake pipes starting to corrode/ various suspension components corroded

  10. Pass78,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    913919820310
    • NoteRear uj bearing on front propshaft excessively worn

  11. Fail78,235 miles (+10,959)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    403389720437
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear uj bearing on front propshaft excessively worn

  12. Fail67,276 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    260317729353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass67,276 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    491017129422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,568 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    661335118347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,486 miles (+4,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    784215108392
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass57,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    633416207361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,035 miles (+2,642)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    723942507395
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass54,393 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,393 miles
    Test number
    574819396235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    553465585244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 ETA

Does S38 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 ETA is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 ETA?
The MOT on S38 ETA is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 ETA done?
S38 ETA was recorded at 86,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,718 miles a year.
Has S38 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ETA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S38 ETA 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 S38 ETA find?
S38 ETA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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