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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S45 DTAMOT history

S45 DTA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

S45 DTA red 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,908 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 DTA
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
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 DTA was last recorded at 174,908 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,875 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,908 miles
  • 2025 – 174,424 miles
  • 2024 – 173,866 miles
  • 2023 – 172,288 miles
  • 2022 – 170,261 miles
  • 2021 – 167,192 miles
  • 2020 – 165,828 miles
  • 2019 – 165,067 miles
  • 2018 – 162,354 miles
  • 2017 – 161,598 miles
  • 2015 – 160,599 miles
  • 2014 – 157,161 miles
  • 2013 – 154,052 miles
  • 2011 – 148,161 miles
  • 2010 – 139,894 miles
  • 2009 – 132,797 miles
  • 2008 – 123,868 miles
  • 2007 – 112,160 miles
  • 2006 – 101,860 miles
  • 2005 – 91,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount near rear shock mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,908 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,908 miles
    Test number
    826370061171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount near rear shock mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail174,875 miles (+451)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,875 miles
    Test number
    742528892852
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount near rear shock mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass174,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,424 miles
    Test number
    561559035014
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail174,424 miles (+558)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,424 miles
    Test number
    529468349314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass173,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,866 miles
    Test number
    774157505942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,866 miles (+1,578)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,866 miles
    Test number
    358424303398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,288 miles
    Test number
    535351462587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,288 miles (+2,027)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,288 miles
    Test number
    620187827368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,261 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,261 miles
    Test number
    167554492214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,192 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,192 miles
    Test number
    418406210415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,828 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,828 miles
    Test number
    133215098592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,067 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,067 miles
    Test number
    965434709805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    276925640692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,354 miles (+756)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,354 miles
    Test number
    293512053721
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass161,598 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    161,598 miles
    Test number
    431225632615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,546 miles (+947)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,546 miles
    Test number
    471659005416
    • FailureCentral Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of centre cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of centre cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head @ brake cylinder mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass160,599 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,599 miles
    Test number
    793733642686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,577 miles (+3,416)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,577 miles
    Test number
    586471477296
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in A frame area. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Seat belt stitching incomplete Various (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass157,161 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    157,161 miles
    Test number
    406640014254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157,054 miles (+3,002)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,054 miles
    Test number
    618265994156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  21. Pass154,052 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    154,052 miles
    Test number
    819269993125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass148,161 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    148,161 miles
    Test number
    259310711267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,894 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    139,894 miles
    Test number
    414395010221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail139,883 miles (+7,086)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,883 miles
    Test number
    931920910260
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r wheel seal leaking

  25. Pass132,797 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    303146609466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass123,868 miles (+11,708)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    123,868 miles
    Test number
    564466708226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass112,160 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,160 miles
    Test number
    593217607273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass101,860 miles (+10,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    640334816265
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  29. Pass91,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    91,463 miles
    Test number
    694119405225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 DTA

Does S45 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 DTA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 DTA?
The MOT on S45 DTA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 DTA done?
S45 DTA was recorded at 174,908 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has S45 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 DTA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S45 DTA 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 S45 DTA find?
S45 DTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount near rear shock mountings.

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