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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S43 CWWMOT history

S43 CWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S43 CWW green 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,038 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 CWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 CWW was last recorded at 109,038 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,354 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,684 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,038 miles
  • 2025 – 106,354 miles
  • 2024 – 102,535 miles
  • 2023 – 100,360 miles
  • 2022 – 99,066 miles
  • 2021 – 96,095 miles
  • 2020 – 95,816 miles
  • 2019 – 95,102 miles
  • 2018 – 94,802 miles
  • 2011 – 91,979 miles
  • 2010 – 87,492 miles
  • 2009 – 81,429 miles
  • 2008 – 79,632 miles
  • 2007 – 71,133 miles
  • 2006 – 64,947 miles
  • 2005 – 62,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Horn slightly muffled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,038 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    960844636389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,354 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,354 miles
    Test number
    798035873060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,535 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,535 miles
    Test number
    669639987997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,360 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    170591534595
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,299 miles (+1,233)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,299 miles
    Test number
    231994859824
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,066 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    123695859363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn slightly muffled

  7. Fail99,058 miles (+2,963)2 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    813522090051
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn on top of rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn slightly muffled

  8. Pass96,095 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    978442707457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,816 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    797463703875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,102 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    190182420445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,802 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    355615320167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    399700931245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,979 miles (+4,487)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    658059021297
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass87,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    964688330216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,492 miles (+6,063)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    852606130269
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass81,429 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    342288139417
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail81,387 miles (+1,755)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,387 miles
    Test number
    713450339298
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass79,632 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    974303338288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,895 miles (+5,762)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    330441738421
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass71,133 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    421719427227
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail71,066 miles (+6,119)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    363665327221
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass64,947 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    960000436253
    • NoteHandbrake warning light flashes on. †Handbrake lever does not always return.

  23. Fail64,941 miles (+2,192)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,941 miles
    Test number
    130191926268
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail62,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    291831605348
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass62,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    811701205326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 CWW

Does S43 CWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 CWW is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 CWW?
The MOT on S43 CWW is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 CWW done?
S43 CWW was recorded at 109,038 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has S43 CWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 CWW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S43 CWW 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 CWW find?
S43 CWW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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