
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass196,607 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 196,607 miles
- Test number
- 257876885710
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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)
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))
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))
Pass139,715 miles (+10,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 139,715 miles
- Test number
- 904482434064
- AdvisoryOil leak
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)
Pass120,177 miles (+10,197)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 120,177 miles
- Test number
- 432396673443
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
Pass96,162 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 96,162 miles
- Test number
- 167593992216
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass72,714 miles (+8,108)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,714 miles
- Test number
- 450807959278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,606 miles (+8,245)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 64,606 miles
- Test number
- 784083278201
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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