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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S678 VARMOT history

S678 VAR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S678 VAR grey 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,306 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 VAR
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
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 VAR was last recorded at 183,306 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2017: 63,295 miles, lower than 163,273 miles on 27 Feb 2017.

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
180,865 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,306 miles
  • 2025 – 180,865 miles
  • 2024 – 179,592 miles
  • 2023 – 176,110 miles
  • 2022 – 172,875 miles
  • 2021 – 169,337 miles
  • 2020 – 168,408 miles
  • 2019 – 166,707 miles
  • 2018 – 164,764 miles
  • 2017 – 63,295 miles
  • 2016 – 161,350 miles
  • 2015 – 159,839 miles
  • 2014 – 158,229 miles
  • 2013 – 155,231 miles
  • 2012 – 151,444 miles
  • 2011 – 145,393 miles
  • 2010 – 137,444 miles
  • 2009 – 128,176 miles
  • 2008 – 120,933 miles
  • 2006 – 113,197 miles
  • 2005 – 106,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,306 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper A-frame ball joint perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • N/s &o/s rear inner body mount lower area showing signs off corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,306 miles (+2,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,306 miles
    Test number
    917740050333
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper A-frame ball joint perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass180,865 miles (+1,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    180,865 miles
    Test number
    241971585356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass179,592 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,592 miles
    Test number
    413913470776
    • AdvisoryN/s &o/s rear inner body mount lower area showing signs off corrosion

  4. Fail179,460 miles (+3,350)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,460 miles
    Test number
    821243605485
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s &o/s rear inner body mount lower area showing signs off corrosion

  5. Pass176,110 miles (+3,235)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,110 miles
    Test number
    424694952953
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass172,875 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,875 miles
    Test number
    406323722908
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub slight play

  7. Pass169,337 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,337 miles
    Test number
    344579745963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s headlight pattern slightly defused

  8. Pass168,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    168,408 miles
    Test number
    459643196294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail168,408 miles (+1,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,408 miles
    Test number
    598594051747
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass166,707 miles (+1,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,707 miles
    Test number
    941645500790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,764 miles (+101,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,764 miles
    Test number
    260897481009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass63,295 miles (-99,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,295 miles
    Test number
    474262346181
    • AdvisoryO/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY

  13. Fail163,273 miles (+1,923)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,273 miles
    Test number
    324227262462
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryO/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY

  14. Pass161,350 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    161,350 miles
    Test number
    918710131094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass159,839 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,839 miles
    Test number
    448127345051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,229 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,229 miles
    Test number
    765865344053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,231 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    107676543074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass151,444 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    151,444 miles
    Test number
    928611942000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    145,393 miles
    Test number
    125909641063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail145,393 miles (+7,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,393 miles
    Test number
    137479041402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass137,444 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,444 miles
    Test number
    742405430058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,176 miles (+7,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,176 miles
    Test number
    774807839085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass120,933 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    440359008061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,197 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    113,197 miles
    Test number
    502830956323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    983659145301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 VAR

Does S678 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 VAR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S678 VAR?
The MOT on S678 VAR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S678 VAR done?
S678 VAR was recorded at 183,306 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has S678 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 VAR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S678 VAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S678 VAR find?
S678 VAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear upper a-frame ball joint perishing; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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