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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S38 LRHMOT history

S38 LRH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S38 LRH red 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,607 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 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
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 LRH was last recorded at 196,607 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,593 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,607 miles
  • 2025 – 192,937 miles
  • 2023 – 184,844 miles
  • 2022 – 177,163 miles
  • 2021 – 172,159 miles
  • 2020 – 162,893 miles
  • 2019 – 156,858 miles
  • 2018 – 149,580 miles
  • 2017 – 139,715 miles
  • 2016 – 129,254 miles
  • 2015 – 120,177 miles
  • 2014 – 109,980 miles
  • 2013 – 101,651 miles
  • 2012 – 96,162 miles
  • 2011 – 88,890 miles
  • 2010 – 80,880 miles
  • 2009 – 72,714 miles
  • 2008 – 64,606 miles
  • 2007 – 56,361 miles
  • 2006 – 46,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,607 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,607 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,607 miles
    Test number
    257876885710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,593 miles (+3,656)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,593 miles
    Test number
    967011195319
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember area./inner chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember area.outer chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember-top rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass192,937 miles (+14)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,937 miles
    Test number
    460757700725
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting tower-inside of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting tower-inside of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively all four (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 shock mount areas -chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail192,923 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,923 miles
    Test number
    972340315523
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear illuminating reverse light when position lights on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a-frame crossmember-outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting tower-inside of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting tower-inside of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively all four (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 shock mount areas -chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass184,844 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,844 miles
    Test number
    266395827428
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead at pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail184,829 miles (+7,666)3 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,829 miles
    Test number
    500883579159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at n/s a-frame mounting area-rear/top of crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and fractured-sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead at pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass177,163 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,163 miles
    Test number
    515842721252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail177,162 miles (+5,003)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,162 miles
    Test number
    515374618860
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs, Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass172,159 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,159 miles
    Test number
    764435749544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis legs, inner of spring seat, both sides
  10. Fail172,159 miles (+9,266)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,159 miles
    Test number
    906914828799
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis legs, inner of spring seat, both sides
  11. Pass162,893 miles (+209)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    301066900579
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Fail162,684 miles (+5,826)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,684 miles
    Test number
    760535091189
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass156,858 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,858 miles
    Test number
    529925960041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass149,580 miles (+9,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,580 miles
    Test number
    961228677334
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass139,715 miles (+10,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    904482434064
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass129,254 miles (+9,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    630289666105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass120,177 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    432396673443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,980 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    587640794275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  19. Fail109,979 miles (+8,328)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    319636984234
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  20. Pass101,651 miles (+5,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    825739783220
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass96,162 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    167593992216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,161 miles (+7,271)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,161 miles
    Test number
    295640492298
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
  23. Pass88,890 miles (+8,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    977174461262
    • NoteSlight pull to right under breaking
  24. Pass80,880 miles (+8,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    652887750259
    • NoteAll indicators discoloured
    • NoteSteering box drop arm seal leaking
  25. Pass72,714 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    450807959278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,606 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,606 miles
    Test number
    784083278201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,361 miles (+9,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    172442387279
    • NoteParking brake low reserve travel
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
  28. Pass46,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    253941976215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 LRH

Does S38 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 LRH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 LRH?
The MOT on S38 LRH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 LRH done?
S38 LRH was recorded at 196,607 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,498 miles a year.
Has S38 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 LRH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 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 S38 LRH find?
S38 LRH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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