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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S727 BWWMOT history

S727 BWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

S727 BWW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
92,304 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S727 BWW was last recorded at 92,304 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,242 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,304 miles
  • 2021 – 89,729 miles
  • 2019 – 86,295 miles
  • 2018 – 84,106 miles
  • 2016 – 80,578 miles
  • 2014 – 77,912 miles
  • 2013 – 75,431 miles
  • 2012 – 73,094 miles
  • 2011 – 69,758 miles
  • 2010 – 63,963 miles
  • 2009 – 60,000 miles
  • 2008 – 54,055 miles
  • 2007 – 47,223 miles
  • 2006 – 42,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,304 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear position lamp : red lens is faded, but not yet showing white light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oddside door mirror cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,304 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    646026966566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,242 miles (+2,513)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    403665404549
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass89,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    769096326608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,729 miles (+3,434)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    948919038203
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass86,295 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,295 miles
    Test number
    366377521110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,284 miles (+2,178)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    936029481181
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,106 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    613188756603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp : red lens is faded, but not yet showing white light

  8. Fail84,035 miles (+3,457)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    210604836040
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and lower section of chassis holed, location: forward of axle parallel to exhaust silencer.) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp : red lens is faded, but not yet showing white light
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps integral to headlamps

  9. Pass80,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    479151788572
    • AdvisoryOddside door mirror cracked

  10. Fail80,578 miles (+2,666)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    429845727455
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOddside door mirror cracked

  11. Pass77,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    455063414279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,912 miles (+421)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    295763614241
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteFront wheel stiff to tutn

  13. Fail77,491 miles (+2,060)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    157235984176
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass75,431 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,431 miles
    Test number
    196455583149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,390 miles (+2,296)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,390 miles
    Test number
    958545473152
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass73,094 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    206823992418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail73,026 miles (+3,268)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    159541492187
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass69,758 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    107761201214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,684 miles (+5,721)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    897357381119
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass63,963 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    624416690150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass60,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    722584099132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,000 miles (+5,945)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    890454299123
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass54,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    483197098179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,055 miles (+6,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    471956698140
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass47,223 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    961183297156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    832510436150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,214 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    574990136170
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S727 BWW

Does S727 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S727 BWW expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S727 BWW?
The MOT on S727 BWW expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S727 BWW done?
S727 BWW was recorded at 92,304 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has S727 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 BWW has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S727 BWW 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 BWW find?
S727 BWW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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