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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S39 GRCMOT history

S39 GRC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S39 GRC 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,746 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 GRC was last recorded at 98,746 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,419 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,327 miles
Average per year
2,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,746 miles
  • 2025 – 97,419 miles
  • 2024 – 96,184 miles
  • 2023 – 95,277 miles
  • 2022 – 94,075 miles
  • 2021 – 92,807 miles
  • 2020 – 91,492 miles
  • 2019 – 89,747 miles
  • 2018 – 84,131 miles
  • 2017 – 79,768 miles
  • 2016 – 76,140 miles
  • 2015 – 72,332 miles
  • 2014 – 68,530 miles
  • 2013 – 65,079 miles
  • 2012 – 62,164 miles
  • 2011 – 59,218 miles
  • 2010 – 56,838 miles
  • 2009 – 55,246 miles
  • 2008 – 52,509 miles
  • 2007 – 46,005 miles
  • 2006 – 43,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x-member corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underside

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member inner corner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Auxillary drive belt deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,746 miles (+1,327)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    674617679636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x-member corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underside

  2. Pass97,419 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    606804242084
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail97,407 miles (+1,223)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    169865894127
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,184 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    598051095277
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt deteriorated
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail96,167 miles (+890)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    261061190204
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt deteriorated
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass95,277 miles (+12)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    296859200348
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering/alternator drive belt deteriorated

  7. Fail95,265 miles (+1,190)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,265 miles
    Test number
    664336078155
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of n/s/r brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering/alternator drive belt deteriorated

  8. Pass94,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    143248696018
    • 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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail94,075 miles (+1,268)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    439720420339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass92,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,807 miles
    Test number
    297743224039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail92,807 miles (+1,315)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,807 miles
    Test number
    295671607171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass91,492 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    866601083062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail91,480 miles (+1,733)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    974037211145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member inner corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass89,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    112585010045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Fail89,747 miles (+5,616)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    784401435853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass84,131 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    898396109487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,768 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,768 miles
    Test number
    797154371637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass76,140 miles (+3,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    762101470806
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass72,332 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    503853413796
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass68,530 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    339274854456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,079 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    726545653281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,164 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    726884552272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,218 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    368153641450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,838 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,838 miles
    Test number
    290254540263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,246 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    543751949203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,617 miles (+2,108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    344370039078
    • NoteFront diff oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  27. Pass52,509 miles (+6,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,509 miles
    Test number
    431526618040
    • NoteVehicle fully undersealed inspection limited

  28. Pass46,005 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    673135617067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    774833516051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 GRC

Does S39 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 GRC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 GRC?
The MOT on S39 GRC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 GRC done?
S39 GRC was recorded at 98,746 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,664 miles a year.
Has S39 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 GRC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S39 GRC 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 S39 GRC find?
S39 GRC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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