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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S62 DWWMOT history

S62 DWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S62 DWW 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,443 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 DWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 DWW was last recorded at 141,443 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,399 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,044 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,443 miles
  • 2025 – 139,399 miles
  • 2023 – 137,609 miles
  • 2022 – 133,210 miles
  • 2021 – 131,178 miles
  • 2020 – 129,467 miles
  • 2019 – 128,324 miles
  • 2017 – 127,672 miles
  • 2016 – 122,574 miles
  • 2015 – 118,527 miles
  • 2014 – 115,152 miles
  • 2013 – 109,391 miles
  • 2010 – 104,727 miles
  • 2009 – 99,661 miles
  • 2007 – 92,155 miles
  • 2006 – 86,572 miles
  • 2005 – 77,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,443 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,443 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    551664667064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,399 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,399 miles
    Test number
    301895800327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,609 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    794302284410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,210 miles
    Test number
    317924535272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,209 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    529541393702
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,178 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    677714468952
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail131,177 miles (+1,710)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    924717468291
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass129,467 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,467 miles
    Test number
    764966515568
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive injector pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail129,466 miles (+1,142)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    655094177811
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure centre front (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure centre rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body mounting fixings insecure centre front (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive injector pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass128,324 miles (+652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    384167625723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate dust sheild missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass127,672 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,672 miles
    Test number
    193421067263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,671 miles (+5,097)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,671 miles
    Test number
    470953255752
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  13. Pass122,574 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,574 miles
    Test number
    684345599757
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  14. Fail122,573 miles (+4,046)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    894250139911
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  15. Pass118,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,527 miles
    Test number
    948431715332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail118,526 miles (+3,374)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,526 miles
    Test number
    784248508435
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass115,152 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,152 miles
    Test number
    486847674136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBody corroded near mountings

  18. Fail115,150 miles (+1,493)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    167385174127
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBody corroded near mountings

  19. Pass113,657 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    949280224093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail113,655 miles (+4,264)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,655 miles
    Test number
    217649904088
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass109,391 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    196080313496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,727 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    340221140184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,661 miles (+7,506)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    781604619156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe non standard routing
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt webbing slight damage
    • NoteRear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

  24. Pass92,155 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    534051847313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,572 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    193290346337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    891161945330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S62 DWW

Does S62 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 DWW is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 DWW?
The MOT on S62 DWW is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 DWW done?
S62 DWW was recorded at 141,443 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has S62 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 DWW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S62 DWW 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 S62 DWW find?
S62 DWW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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