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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S64 BWWMOT history

S64 BWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S64 BWW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,174 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S64 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S64 BWW was last recorded at 143,174 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,165 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,174 miles
  • 2024 – 141,029 miles
  • 2023 – 139,194 miles
  • 2022 – 137,420 miles
  • 2021 – 135,666 miles
  • 2020 – 132,442 miles
  • 2019 – 128,131 miles
  • 2018 – 123,462 miles
  • 2017 – 119,303 miles
  • 2016 – 114,667 miles
  • 2015 – 109,992 miles
  • 2014 – 104,874 miles
  • 2013 – 100,523 miles
  • 2012 – 95,694 miles
  • 2011 – 89,129 miles
  • 2010 – 84,329 miles
  • 2009 – 79,269 miles
  • 2008 – 75,333 miles
  • 2007 – 70,658 miles
  • 2006 – 66,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,174 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,174 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,174 miles
    Test number
    217153009950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail143,165 miles (+2,136)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    776425256813
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,029 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,029 miles
    Test number
    999722203256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,019 miles (+1,825)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,019 miles
    Test number
    384320025823
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,194 miles (+1,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,194 miles
    Test number
    384219913574
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,420 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,420 miles
    Test number
    122114194247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,410 miles (+1,744)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,410 miles
    Test number
    151881004277
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,666 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    965725205973
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail135,654 miles (+3,212)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,654 miles
    Test number
    761509599780
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass132,442 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    942383790791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,131 miles (+4,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    806390785109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass123,462 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,462 miles
    Test number
    374185658551
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  13. Fail123,420 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    941247900938
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass119,303 miles (+4,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,303 miles
    Test number
    415571450602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass114,667 miles (+4,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    577027079505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s and o/s front (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass109,992 miles (+5,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,992 miles
    Test number
    978077853202
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s and o/s (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass104,874 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    458837194221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

  18. Fail104,874 miles (+4,351)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,874 miles
    Test number
    545327694274
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

  19. Pass100,523 miles (+4,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,523 miles
    Test number
    485062303425
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass95,694 miles (+6,565)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,694 miles
    Test number
    458609292225
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  21. Pass89,129 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    915057991208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,329 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    550455290245
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass79,269 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,269 miles
    Test number
    964678889238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass75,333 miles (+4,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,333 miles
    Test number
    193637198243
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass70,658 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    922790497229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,469 miles
    Test number
    731656186261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S64 BWW

Does S64 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S64 BWW is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S64 BWW?
The MOT on S64 BWW is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S64 BWW done?
S64 BWW was recorded at 143,174 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
Has S64 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S64 BWW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S64 BWW 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 S64 BWW find?
S64 BWW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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