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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Lpg · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S45 MLWMOT history

S45 MLW is a blue lpg Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

S45 MLW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
124,351 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2012
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 MLW was last recorded at 124,351 miles on 31 Oct 2012, 5,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,451 miles · 19 Oct 2011
Between the last two tests
5,900 miles
Average per year
10,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2012 – 124,351 miles
  • 2011 – 118,451 miles
  • 2010 – 107,263 miles
  • 2009 – 93,980 miles
  • 2008 – 81,718 miles
  • 2006 – 60,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre exhaust mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684468644828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    410826102073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    285280629248
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    113319230964
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377452454335
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    441476995335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    108952439144
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    928454140803
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    611263926589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238698446105
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    213791383368
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    639105265012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. FailMileage not read7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    119209925420
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616978803332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,351 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    875185302373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,451 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,451 miles
    Test number
    928322591245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,418 miles (+11,155)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    616008181276
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres both perished and cracked
    • NoteRubber boot on steering box drop arm joint split

  18. Pass107,263 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    362279610466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,980 miles (+12,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    832259219014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,718 miles (+20,862)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    603962828008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    764160846327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 MLW

Does S45 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 MLW expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 MLW?
The MOT on S45 MLW expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 MLW done?
S45 MLW was recorded at 124,351 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2012, an average of 10,757 miles a year.
Has S45 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 MLW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S45 MLW 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 MLW find?
S45 MLW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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