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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S68 DAAMOT history

S68 DAA is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

S68 DAA blue 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 8 May 2025
Mileage
Not recorded
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 DAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

No odometer readings have been recorded at MOT tests.

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    960348466011
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390457321738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    189291936392
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels
  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475252736621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels
  5. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236416480387
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp ring damaged
  6. FailMileage not read13 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555209028323
    • MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member inner and outer (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp ring damaged
  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    471016028638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    104697404508
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front body mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    709123735331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269862800010
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859883378052
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435747388285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. FailMileage not read9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263198067954
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    337811382749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes (2.7.4)
  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    875288668589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    642282846389
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    289124064310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack
  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    375051153341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. FailMileage not read9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    517634243397
    • FailureCentre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    607905152344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteU/jfront prop worn
  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315215351370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906863541334
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
  23. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    853846330341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551751309336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    100677398210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    440637598257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    282938197250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    782015686209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 DAA

Does S68 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 DAA expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 DAA?
The MOT on S68 DAA expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
Has S68 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 DAA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
What did the latest MOT on S68 DAA find?
S68 DAA failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect: offside rear vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached.

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