Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S43 CEEMOT history
S43 CEE is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 149,250 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,881 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 CEE
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 CEE was last recorded at 149,250 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 149,083 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 167 miles
- Average per year
- 3,881 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 149,250 miles
- 2022 – 149,083 miles
- 2021 – 147,285 miles
- 2020 – 143,949 miles
- 2019 – 141,275 miles
- 2018 – 140,572 miles
- 2010 – 111,159 miles
- 2009 – 99,811 miles
- 2008 – 93,262 miles
- 2007 – 90,450 miles
- 2006 – 85,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,250 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,250 miles (+167)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 149,250 miles
- Test number
- 839867367649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,083 miles (+1,798)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,083 miles
- Test number
- 253431530244
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at steering damper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,285 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,285 miles
- Test number
- 293472634541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail147,249 miles (+3,300)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,249 miles
- Test number
- 858027686820
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering box not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass143,949 miles (+2,674)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 143,949 miles
- Test number
- 840556961013
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear tie bar forward bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm lower ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,275 miles (+703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,275 miles
- Test number
- 273381265526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush at chassis attachment perished and cracked not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush at chassis attachment perished and cracked not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,572 miles (+29,413)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 140,572 miles
- Test number
- 872756494536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,159 miles (+11,348)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 111,159 miles
- Test number
- 253465910245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,811 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 99,811 miles
- Test number
- 952345449269
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail99,811 miles (+6,549)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,811 miles
- Test number
- 494025049250
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass93,262 miles (+2,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 93,262 miles
- Test number
- 151919738282
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass90,450 miles (+4,909)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 90,450 miles
- Test number
- 793219337293
- AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine sump corroded
Pass85,541 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 85,541 miles
- Test number
- 220276626212
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine sump corroded
Questions about S43 CEE
- Does S43 CEE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S43 CEE expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S43 CEE?
- The MOT on S43 CEE expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S43 CEE done?
- S43 CEE was recorded at 149,250 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
- Has S43 CEE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 CEE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S43 CEE 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 S43 CEE find?
- S43 CEE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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