
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.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2025
- Mileage
- Not recorded
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 471016028638
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 709123735331
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 875288668589
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 315215351370
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 551751309336
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 282938197250
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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