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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S45 ETAMOT history

S45 ETA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 73,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S45 ETA 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,977 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 ETA was last recorded at 73,977 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,972 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,977 miles
  • 2025 – 73,354 miles
  • 2024 – 72,811 miles
  • 2023 – 71,826 miles
  • 2022 – 71,290 miles
  • 2021 – 70,542 miles
  • 2020 – 69,695 miles
  • 2019 – 68,306 miles
  • 2018 – 67,547 miles
  • 2017 – 66,074 miles
  • 2016 – 64,483 miles
  • 2015 – 62,537 miles
  • 2013 – 58,440 miles
  • 2012 – 56,142 miles
  • 2011 – 53,967 miles
  • 2010 – 52,084 miles
  • 2009 – 50,175 miles
  • 2008 – 48,296 miles
  • 2007 – 46,933 miles
  • 2006 – 45,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,977 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,977 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    830752205790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,972 miles (+618)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    791792497519
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,354 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    106456021838
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail73,353 miles (+542)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    931435960893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,811 miles (+985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    122602467323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass71,826 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,826 miles
    Test number
    618717900795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    967125950707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,290 miles (+748)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    774837729428
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    807337723455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail70,542 miles (+847)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    591741400971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    854150756373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,695 miles (+1,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    267251752740
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,306 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    662994327444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    826954562630
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail67,547 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    150401105502
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,547 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,547 miles
    Test number
    292753421384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    259529902434
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWater pump leaking

  18. Fail66,074 miles (+1,591)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    936945571643
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryWater pump leaking

  19. Pass64,483 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    265968890333
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail64,471 miles (+1,934)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    975030113542
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded rear crossmember (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass62,537 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    295623715169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail62,537 miles (+4,097)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    597932015153
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass58,440 miles (+2,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    519373023153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass56,142 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    718849922105
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail56,142 miles (+2,175)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,142 miles
    Test number
    776869722103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass53,967 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    817258011159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    280796720102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,084 miles (+1,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,084 miles
    Test number
    473186120183
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass50,175 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    212476429133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass48,296 miles (+1,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    230804938414
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass46,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    164193627124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail46,933 miles (+1,841)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    962443427133
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteReverse light n/w

  33. Pass45,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    650772536177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S45 ETA

Does S45 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 ETA is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 ETA?
The MOT on S45 ETA is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 ETA done?
S45 ETA was recorded at 73,977 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has S45 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 ETA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S45 ETA 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 ETA find?
S45 ETA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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