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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S38 RRHMOT history

S38 RRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

S38 RRH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
89,853 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 RRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 RRH was last recorded at 89,853 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 1,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,507 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,346 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,853 miles
  • 2023 – 88,507 miles
  • 2022 – 87,262 miles
  • 2020 – 87,058 miles
  • 2016 – 83,237 miles
  • 2015 – 79,080 miles
  • 2014 – 75,717 miles
  • 2013 – 67,063 miles
  • 2012 – 58,914 miles
  • 2011 – 53,458 miles
  • 2010 – 48,704 miles
  • 2009 – 38,936 miles
  • 2008 – 32,778 miles
  • 2007 – 28,249 miles
  • 2006 – 24,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,853 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under body corrison

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,853 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    795750628005
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass88,507 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    375063478902
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrison

  3. Fail88,488 miles (+1,226)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    209619148095
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrison

  4. Pass87,262 miles (+204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    582878391889
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints leaking

  5. Pass87,058 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    697029056417
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,058 miles (+3,821)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,058 miles
    Test number
    204999140699
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,237 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    994542392816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass79,080 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    855976125114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,717 miles (+8,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    255862614481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass67,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    648066113180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,063 miles (+1,627)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    679256913132
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,436 miles (+6,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    845062723069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass58,914 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    855750622026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    258686721089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,458 miles (+4,754)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    787686421094
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass48,704 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    584336220041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,936 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    753597129040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,778 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    371177418078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,249 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    360186527088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    161564726091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 RRH

Does S38 RRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 RRH expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 RRH?
The MOT on S38 RRH expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 RRH done?
S38 RRH was recorded at 89,853 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has S38 RRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 RRH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S38 RRH 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 RRH find?
S38 RRH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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