Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S43 TWJMOT history
S43 TWJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 99,621 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 TWJ
- 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
- 16 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 TWJ was last recorded at 99,621 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,580 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,041 miles
- Average per year
- 2,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,621 miles
- 2025 – 98,580 miles
- 2024 – 97,453 miles
- 2023 – 91,952 miles
- 2022 – 88,875 miles
- 2021 – 85,697 miles
- 2017 – 84,297 miles
- 2016 – 80,138 miles
- 2015 – 75,330 miles
- 2014 – 70,129 miles
- 2013 – 67,543 miles
- 2012 – 64,615 miles
- 2011 – 63,521 miles
- 2010 – 60,858 miles
- 2008 – 58,914 miles
- 2007 – 56,458 miles
- 2006 – 52,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,621 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 99,621 miles
- Test number
- 294004146451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,580 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 482130858362
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,580 miles (+1,127)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 245376668690
- MajorBraking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame to cross member, Triangle strenghting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,453 miles (+5,501)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,453 miles
- Test number
- 507914643414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,952 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 91,952 miles
- Test number
- 978420499075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,909 miles (+3,034)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,909 miles
- Test number
- 664728716164
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (off drop arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f outrigger corroded
Pass88,875 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 88,875 miles
- Test number
- 261554081433
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,869 miles (+3,172)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,869 miles
- Test number
- 454508926546
- MajorFuel hose leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,697 miles (+1,400)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 85,697 miles
- Test number
- 108041408341
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres plus cut in offside rear inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,297 miles (+4,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,297 miles
- Test number
- 641425821904
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass80,138 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,138 miles
- Test number
- 417940199518
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass75,330 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 75,330 miles
- Test number
- 495163075198
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail75,328 miles (+5,199)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,328 miles
- Test number
- 298350675168
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass70,129 miles (+2,586)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,129 miles
- Test number
- 899834864106
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass67,543 miles (+2,928)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 67,543 miles
- Test number
- 147795763133
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear crossmember is getting weak on outer edges
Pass64,615 miles (+1,094)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 64,615 miles
- Test number
- 137378912124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,521 miles
- Test number
- 625480141160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,520 miles (+2,662)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,520 miles
- Test number
- 859330741170
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass60,858 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,858 miles
- Test number
- 353324260028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,914 miles (+2,456)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 58,914 miles
- Test number
- 202634308385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,458 miles (+4,294)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 56,458 miles
- Test number
- 124520507398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,164 miles
- Test number
- 842858096251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S43 TWJ
- Does S43 TWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 TWJ is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S43 TWJ?
- The MOT on S43 TWJ is valid until 19 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 TWJ done?
- S43 TWJ was recorded at 99,621 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,416 miles a year.
- Has S43 TWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 TWJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S43 TWJ 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 TWJ find?
- S43 TWJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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