
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S69 HCBMOT history
S69 HCB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2025
- Mileage
- 152,904 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,451 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S69 HCB
- 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
- 29 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S69 HCB was last recorded at 152,904 miles on 2 May 2024, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,223 miles · 30 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 681 miles
- Average per year
- 3,451 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 152,904 miles
- 2023 – 152,223 miles
- 2019 – 151,080 miles
- 2016 – 147,974 miles
- 2015 – 142,763 miles
- 2014 – 137,966 miles
- 2013 – 132,902 miles
- 2011 – 123,055 miles
- 2010 – 114,888 miles
- 2009 – 106,955 miles
- 2008 – 102,404 miles
- 2007 – 100,394 miles
- 2006 – 89,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,904 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 152,904 miles
- Test number
- 488022849863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,223 miles (+1,143)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 152,223 miles
- Test number
- 778671755717
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has general corrosion/surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass151,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 151,080 miles
- Test number
- 894661148423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,080 miles (+3,106)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,080 miles
- Test number
- 638364983145
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle RELEASE BUTTON MISSING (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass147,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 147,974 miles
- Test number
- 556861498626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,974 miles (+5,211)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,974 miles
- Test number
- 672382565855
- FailureFuel system component leaking tank filler pipe (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable bush excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass142,763 miles (+4,797)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 142,763 miles
- Test number
- 407673765126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,966 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,966 miles
- Test number
- 238089544474
- Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak from front diff
Pass137,966 miles (+5,064)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 137,966 miles
- Test number
- 287939744166
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak from front diff
Pass132,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 797001763114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,902 miles (+9,847)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,902 miles
- Test number
- 736277153124
- FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass123,055 miles (+8,167)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 123,055 miles
- Test number
- 349595591002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSurface rust on rear brake discs
Pass114,888 miles (+7,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 114,888 miles
- Test number
- 770677370044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass106,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 106,955 miles
- Test number
- 674497309164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,955 miles (+4,551)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,955 miles
- Test number
- 200295709121
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteForward propshaft,front u/j has some play
- NoteFront diff unit loose in axle housing
Pass102,404 miles (+2,010)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 102,404 miles
- Test number
- 584898708195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,394 miles (+10,710)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 100,394 miles
- Test number
- 241035107050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,684 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 89,684 miles
- Test number
- 360446606016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,673 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,673 miles
- Test number
- 333955206064
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about S69 HCB
- Does S69 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S69 HCB expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S69 HCB?
- The MOT on S69 HCB expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S69 HCB done?
- S69 HCB was recorded at 152,904 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,451 miles a year.
- Has S69 HCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S69 HCB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on S69 HCB 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 S69 HCB find?
- S69 HCB passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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