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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,000 cc

S4 XAOMOT history

S4 XAO is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 94,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

S4 XAO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
94,031 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2020
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 XAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 XAO was last recorded at 94,031 miles on 27 Aug 2020, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2005: 70,448 miles, lower than 72,220 miles on 15 Oct 2005.
  • 24 Feb 2007: 75,068 miles, lower than 75,109 miles on 8 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,030 miles · 10 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 94,031 miles
  • 2007 – 75,068 miles
  • 2005 – 70,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    605353483047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    570024292647
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    649745714012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    856530168901
    • Repaired at testFront Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass94,031 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,031 miles
    Test number
    410294063739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,030 miles (+18,962)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    559375994253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,068 miles (-41)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    563055557032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,109 miles (+4,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,109 miles
    Test number
    322498707040
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass70,448 miles (-1,772)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    350953695276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,220 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    644018085286
    • FailureCentre Front Intermediate drop arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about S4 XAO

Does S4 XAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 XAO expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 XAO?
The MOT on S4 XAO expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 XAO done?
S4 XAO was recorded at 94,031 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2020, an average of 1,467 miles a year.
Has S4 XAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 XAO has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 XAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Oct 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 XAO find?
S4 XAO passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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