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Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S727 AONMOT history

S727 AON is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

S727 AON orange 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 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
219,501 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 AON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S727 AON was last recorded at 219,501 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,466 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,501 miles
  • 2022 – 212,303 miles
  • 2021 – 206,307 miles
  • 2020 – 202,277 miles
  • 2019 – 197,926 miles
  • 2018 – 191,362 miles
  • 2017 – 185,659 miles
  • 2016 – 179,523 miles
  • 2015 – 172,296 miles
  • 2014 – 165,656 miles
  • 2013 – 158,415 miles
  • 2012 – 152,242 miles
  • 2011 – 145,254 miles
  • 2010 – 136,443 miles
  • 2009 – 127,178 miles
  • 2008 – 117,784 miles
  • 2007 – 108,218 miles
  • 2006 – 99,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,501 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    219,501 miles
    Test number
    602224467982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail219,466 miles (+7,163)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,466 miles
    Test number
    216292084736
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass212,303 miles (+5,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    212,303 miles
    Test number
    990764670998
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass206,307 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    206,307 miles
    Test number
    948929935112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,277 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    202,277 miles
    Test number
    963373191134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass197,926 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    197,926 miles
    Test number
    362696956266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,362 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    191,362 miles
    Test number
    895241631344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,659 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    185,659 miles
    Test number
    384314546855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,523 miles (+7,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    179,523 miles
    Test number
    842385815299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass172,296 miles (+6,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    172,296 miles
    Test number
    646890221260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  11. Pass165,656 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    165,656 miles
    Test number
    327958764438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,415 miles (+6,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    158,415 miles
    Test number
    836310563205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass152,242 miles (+6,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    152,242 miles
    Test number
    857480072265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass145,254 miles (+8,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    145,254 miles
    Test number
    555920671244
    • NoteRear disc's scored.
    • NoteSmall cut on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre ok at time of test.
  15. Pass136,443 miles (+9,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    136,443 miles
    Test number
    910801670297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass127,178 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    132078469251
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass117,784 miles (+9,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    117,784 miles
    Test number
    721443378287
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK ARM.
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT.
  18. Pass108,218 miles (+9,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    304091477478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    572682276227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,128 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    732952376202
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S727 AON

Does S727 AON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S727 AON expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S727 AON?
The MOT on S727 AON expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S727 AON done?
S727 AON was recorded at 219,501 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has S727 AON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 AON has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S727 AON 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 S727 AON find?
S727 AON passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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