Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S39 LRHMOT history
S39 LRH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 35,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 35,847 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S39 LRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S39 LRH was last recorded at 35,847 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Aug 2017: 299 miles, lower than 92,765 miles on 18 Aug 2016.
- 15 Aug 2022: 18,550 miles, lower than 180,457 miles on 11 Aug 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 33,070 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,777 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,847 miles
- 2025 – 33,070 miles
- 2024 – 29,347 miles
- 2023 – 22,575 miles
- 2022 – 18,550 miles
- 2021 – 15,197 miles
- 2020 – 11,978 miles
- 2019 – 7,655 miles
- 2018 – 3,873 miles
- 2017 – 299 miles
- 2016 – 92,765 miles
- 2015 – 92,587 miles
- 2014 – 90,977 miles
- 2013 – 87,276 miles
- 2012 – 86,815 miles
- 2011 – 86,815 miles
- 2010 – 86,815 miles
- 2009 – 83,004 miles
- 2008 – 80,281 miles
- 2007 – 71,355 miles
- 2006 – 69,324 miles
- 2005 – 49,427 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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,847 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 35,847 miles
- Test number
- 474410745703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,070 miles (+3,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 33,070 miles
- Test number
- 606252864137
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass29,347 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 29,347 miles
- Test number
- 961883110436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,575 miles (+4,025)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 22,575 miles
- Test number
- 175962972967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,550 miles (-161,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 18,550 miles
- Test number
- 828129458395
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fail180,457 miles (+165,260)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,457 miles
- Test number
- 967872788222
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass15,197 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 15,197 miles
- Test number
- 814995986623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail15,136 miles (+3,158)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,136 miles
- Test number
- 869403450124
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass11,978 miles (+4,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 11,978 miles
- Test number
- 612531176796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass7,655 miles (+3,782)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 7,655 miles
- Test number
- 873279175072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,873 miles (+3,574)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 3,873 miles
- Test number
- 112988308738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass299 miles (-92,466)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 299 miles
- Test number
- 223762028026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,765 miles (+178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 92,765 miles
- Test number
- 700368978109
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,587 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 92,587 miles
- Test number
- 329102925494
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass90,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 198425324264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,977 miles (+3,701)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 388705324451
- Repaired at testFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass87,276 miles (+461)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 87,276 miles
- Test number
- 646781523260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,815 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 858226612235
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail86,815 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 437345412283
- FailureTie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail86,815 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 196768121261
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,815 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 369468921497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,815 miles (+3,811)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 86,815 miles
- Test number
- 772945540287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,004 miles (+2,723)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 83,004 miles
- Test number
- 553939369138
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,281 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 80,281 miles
- Test number
- 292502678438
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail80,279 miles (+8,924)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,279 miles
- Test number
- 964091978144
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,355 miles (+2,031)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 71,355 miles
- Test number
- 591130987197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,324 miles (+19,897)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 69,324 miles
- Test number
- 892228886193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 49,427 miles
- Test number
- 492519085139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,427 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,427 miles
- Test number
- 994369085153
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about S39 LRH
- Does S39 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 LRH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S39 LRH?
- The MOT on S39 LRH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S39 LRH done?
- S39 LRH was recorded at 35,847 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
- Has S39 LRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S39 LRH has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S39 LRH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S39 LRH find?
- S39 LRH passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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