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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S39 KRHMOT history

S39 KRH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 190,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S39 KRH blue 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,904 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 KRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 KRH was last recorded at 190,904 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2016: 150,913 miles, lower than 154,983 miles on 11 Sept 2015.

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
188,091 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,813 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,904 miles
  • 2024 – 188,091 miles
  • 2023 – 186,816 miles
  • 2022 – 186,287 miles
  • 2021 – 179,866 miles
  • 2020 – 176,845 miles
  • 2018 – 170,135 miles
  • 2017 – 160,014 miles
  • 2016 – 150,913 miles
  • 2015 – 154,983 miles
  • 2014 – 133,122 miles
  • 2013 – 126,224 miles
  • 2012 – 116,597 miles
  • 2011 – 106,273 miles
  • 2010 – 95,998 miles
  • 2009 – 85,695 miles
  • 2008 – 77,019 miles
  • 2007 – 65,429 miles
  • 2006 – 56,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,904 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,904 miles (+2,813)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,904 miles
    Test number
    376591463156
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,091 miles
    Test number
    338121457815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lence broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail188,091 miles (+1,275)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,091 miles
    Test number
    121274803679
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lence broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,816 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    186,816 miles
    Test number
    993443049425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail186,804 miles (+517)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,804 miles
    Test number
    220289911545
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass186,287 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,287 miles
    Test number
    976703604303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,250 miles (+6,384)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,250 miles
    Test number
    130405808010
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass179,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,866 miles
    Test number
    954456935484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail179,865 miles (+3,020)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,865 miles
    Test number
    996551058981
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass176,845 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,845 miles
    Test number
    850636482653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,135 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,135 miles
    Test number
    447768102500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    649259508891
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger slightly corroded

  13. Fail160,014 miles (+9,101)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    140630527730
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass150,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    464023479234
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail150,913 miles (-4,070)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    415327188511
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass154,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    805833777880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,983 miles (+21,861)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    916080060464
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass133,122 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    896090524263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteA frame gaiter slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail133,122 miles (+6,898)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    678149414282
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteA frame gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • NoteDrag link damper bush has slight play

  20. Pass126,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    669428113211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,224 miles (+9,627)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    237177213238
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteViscous fan bearings worn

  22. Pass116,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,597 miles
    Test number
    948016412225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail116,597 miles (+10,324)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,597 miles
    Test number
    248555412280
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass106,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    558850721238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail106,273 miles (+10,275)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    705054111240
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass95,998 miles (+10,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,998 miles
    Test number
    623794410248
    • NoteFront diff oil seal leaking

  27. Fail85,695 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    142846619261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass85,695 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    690676019246
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass77,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    562119118251
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Fail77,019 miles (+11,590)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    871949618209
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  31. Pass65,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    310380307492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail65,429 miles (+8,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    352000507262
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  33. Pass56,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    534513516265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 KRH

Does S39 KRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 KRH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S39 KRH?
The MOT on S39 KRH is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 KRH done?
S39 KRH was recorded at 190,904 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has S39 KRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 KRH has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S39 KRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 KRH find?
S39 KRH passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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