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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S57 CTAMOT history

S57 CTA is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 35 MOT tests, with 129,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

S57 CTA white 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 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
129,108 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
35
18 passed · 17 failed
Per year
2,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 CTA was last recorded at 129,108 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,108 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,108 miles
  • 2023 – 128,837 miles
  • 2022 – 128,108 miles
  • 2020 – 127,853 miles
  • 2019 – 127,575 miles
  • 2018 – 126,905 miles
  • 2017 – 126,243 miles
  • 2016 – 125,630 miles
  • 2015 – 125,416 miles
  • 2014 – 124,841 miles
  • 2013 – 124,214 miles
  • 2012 – 123,428 miles
  • 2011 – 122,186 miles
  • 2009 – 120,519 miles
  • 2008 – 114,540 miles
  • 2007 – 106,985 miles
  • 2006 – 99,989 miles
  • 2005 – 90,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,108 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

35 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    476705848096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail129,108 miles (+271)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    384023059284
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass128,837 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,837 miles
    Test number
    458436981158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,108 miles
    Test number
    505199851106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,108 miles (+255)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,108 miles
    Test number
    704509949157
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass127,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    411321551487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,853 miles (+278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    264553808227
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass127,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    830803501091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,575 miles (+670)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    945743840310
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass126,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    200293572039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,905 miles (+662)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    747190032324
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass126,243 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    258984854421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,236 miles (+606)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,236 miles
    Test number
    818234201647
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass125,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    479470730740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,630 miles (+214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    485407560261
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass125,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,416 miles
    Test number
    298864405220
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail125,416 miles (+575)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,416 miles
    Test number
    158591305245
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass124,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,841 miles
    Test number
    696132984198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,839 miles (+625)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,839 miles
    Test number
    699882784191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass124,214 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,214 miles
    Test number
    589371013285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,212 miles (+784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    878267093169
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass123,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,428 miles
    Test number
    118060802279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail123,428 miles (+1,242)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,428 miles
    Test number
    215698292170
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  24. Pass122,186 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,186 miles
    Test number
    686101661137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail122,185 miles (+1,666)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,185 miles
    Test number
    277203401147
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear door glass broken

  26. Pass120,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    831526159321
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Fail120,519 miles (+5,979)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    790485159389
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Pass114,540 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,540 miles
    Test number
    433948108451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  29. Fail114,540 miles (+7,555)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,540 miles
    Test number
    772414398281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  30. Pass106,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    333153917276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail106,985 miles (+6,996)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    254813717240
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass99,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    99,989 miles
    Test number
    353591826288
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

  33. Fail99,989 miles (+9,944)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,989 miles
    Test number
    102890726278
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

  34. Pass90,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    352236615463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  35. Fail90,045 miles8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    513805615264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSome play in rubber bush of steering damper

Questions about S57 CTA

Does S57 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 CTA expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 CTA?
The MOT on S57 CTA expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 CTA done?
S57 CTA was recorded at 129,108 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 2,051 miles a year.
Has S57 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 CTA has failed 17 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S57 CTA 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 S57 CTA find?
S57 CTA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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