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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S38 FNWMOT history

S38 FNW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 186,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S38 FNW silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,682 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 FNW was last recorded at 186,682 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2009: 65,795 miles, lower than 143,648 miles on 6 Jun 2008.
  • 27 Sept 2011: 16,393 miles, lower than 157,265 miles on 29 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,694 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,682 miles
  • 2025 – 185,694 miles
  • 2024 – 184,852 miles
  • 2023 – 184,256 miles
  • 2022 – 183,590 miles
  • 2021 – 182,802 miles
  • 2020 – 182,379 miles
  • 2019 – 180,917 miles
  • 2018 – 180,041 miles
  • 2017 – 179,056 miles
  • 2016 – 177,732 miles
  • 2015 – 175,041 miles
  • 2014 – 171,494 miles
  • 2013 – 167,102 miles
  • 2012 – 165,840 miles
  • 2011 – 16,393 miles
  • 2010 – 157,265 miles
  • 2009 – 65,808 miles
  • 2008 – 143,648 miles
  • 2007 – 140,078 miles
  • 2006 – 135,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,682 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,682 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,682 miles
    Test number
    982324977526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,694 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,694 miles
    Test number
    289785842164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,852 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    184,852 miles
    Test number
    138623512449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail184,849 miles (+593)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,849 miles
    Test number
    861306878616
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass184,256 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,256 miles
    Test number
    975291875214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,590 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,590 miles
    Test number
    420851861539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,802 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,802 miles
    Test number
    974561655613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass182,379 miles (+1,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,379 miles
    Test number
    686834164897
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass180,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,917 miles
    Test number
    542592694327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail180,917 miles (+876)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,917 miles
    Test number
    752793056288
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass180,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,041 miles
    Test number
    284689933556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,041 miles (+985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,041 miles
    Test number
    272585152203
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

  13. Pass179,056 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    179,056 miles
    Test number
    657295918367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass177,732 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    177,732 miles
    Test number
    922772776867
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  15. Fail175,041 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,041 miles
    Test number
    517937125015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front side light slightly dim

  16. Pass175,041 miles (+3,547)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    175,041 miles
    Test number
    757827225076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front side light slightly dim

  17. Pass171,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    171,494 miles
    Test number
    366329334047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail171,494 miles (+4,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,494 miles
    Test number
    798409834039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass167,102 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    167,102 miles
    Test number
    495371573222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,840 miles (+149,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    165,840 miles
    Test number
    199010172284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,393 miles (-140,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,393 miles
    Test number
    457800571281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,265 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    157,265 miles
    Test number
    884940610282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail157,175 miles (+91,367)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,175 miles
    Test number
    452703600229
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,808 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    481237799163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre some cracking in tread and wall

  25. Fail65,795 miles (-77,853)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    741085199114
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise fuel filter corroded

  26. Pass143,648 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    143,648 miles
    Test number
    300368558129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail143,638 miles (+3,560)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,638 miles
    Test number
    994226458166
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both front swivel housing slight oil leaks

  28. Pass140,078 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    140,078 miles
    Test number
    293783567165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass140,061 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    474845637127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass135,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    692773456155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 FNW

Does S38 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 FNW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 FNW?
The MOT on S38 FNW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 FNW done?
S38 FNW was recorded at 186,682 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has S38 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 FNW has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S38 FNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S38 FNW find?
S38 FNW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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