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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S49 DTAMOT history

S49 DTA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 126,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

S49 DTA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,524 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 DTA was last recorded at 126,524 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,852 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,672 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,524 miles
  • 2025 – 124,852 miles
  • 2024 – 122,859 miles
  • 2023 – 120,090 miles
  • 2022 – 117,291 miles
  • 2021 – 112,264 miles
  • 2020 – 107,528 miles
  • 2019 – 100,092 miles
  • 2018 – 94,375 miles
  • 2017 – 91,140 miles
  • 2016 – 88,871 miles
  • 2015 – 83,083 miles
  • 2014 – 80,105 miles
  • 2013 – 76,911 miles
  • 2012 – 72,833 miles
  • 2011 – 68,472 miles
  • 2010 – 64,467 miles
  • 2008 – 60,556 miles
  • 2007 – 49,519 miles
  • 2006 – 43,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,524 miles
  • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured along front bumper for extra lights (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel smell but unable to find leak

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,524 miles (+1,672)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,524 miles
    Test number
    646246110394
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured along front bumper for extra lights (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell but unable to find leak

  2. Pass124,852 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    598825296600
    • 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail124,786 miles (+1,927)1 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,786 miles
    Test number
    585877610447
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass122,859 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    917694061025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    410920590802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,090 miles (+2,799)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    527103107213
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass117,291 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,291 miles
    Test number
    640132643304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,289 miles (+5,025)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,289 miles
    Test number
    440757753413
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    317615546040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,259 miles (+4,731)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    842569012386
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    691729605319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail107,528 miles (+7,436)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    651157805112
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,092 miles (+5,717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,092 miles
    Test number
    778583281951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty

  14. Pass94,375 miles (+3,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    820624524456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,140 miles (+2,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    473171753620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass88,871 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,871 miles
    Test number
    970345085911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    967662405090
    • Repaired at testBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass83,083 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    998572005085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,105 miles (+8)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    106542524450
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail init
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust rear axle brake pipes and front pipes

  20. Fail80,097 miles (+3,186)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    159788614098
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail init
    • NoteSlight blow front exhaust flexi pipe
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust rear axle brake pipes and front pipes

  21. Pass76,911 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    615714613059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail76,910 miles (+4,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    969820913001
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass72,833 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    956501112073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,770 miles (+4,298)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,770 miles
    Test number
    168174202496
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass68,472 miles (+4,005)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    198986901407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear pads low

  26. Pass64,467 miles (+3,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    192936800013
    • NoteSlight wear n/s drag link end

  27. Pass60,556 miles (+5,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    764717958307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass55,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    452617408087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,278 miles (+5,759)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    642137608025
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass49,519 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    134428107051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass43,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    881666806012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 DTA

Does S49 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 DTA is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 DTA?
The MOT on S49 DTA is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 DTA done?
S49 DTA was recorded at 126,524 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has S49 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 DTA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S49 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 S49 DTA find?
S49 DTA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: electrical wiring inadequately secured along front bumper for extra lights; nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; fuel smell but unable to find leak.

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