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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S72 RADMOT history

S72 RAD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

S72 RAD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,996 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 RAD
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
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 RAD was last recorded at 156,996 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,996 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,996 miles
  • 2024 – 153,719 miles
  • 2023 – 151,455 miles
  • 2022 – 148,450 miles
  • 2021 – 145,181 miles
  • 2019 – 140,412 miles
  • 2018 – 122,402 miles
  • 2017 – 114,369 miles
  • 2016 – 109,705 miles
  • 2015 – 108,905 miles
  • 2014 – 108,755 miles
  • 2013 – 108,307 miles
  • 2012 – 107,746 miles
  • 2010 – 105,879 miles
  • 2009 – 105,259 miles
  • 2008 – 104,523 miles
  • 2007 – 103,248 miles
  • 2006 – 99,373 miles
  • 2005 – 90,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,996 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,996 miles
    Test number
    506819303065
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,996 miles (+3,277)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,996 miles
    Test number
    546070696621
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arm bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,719 miles
    Test number
    768757203874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,719 miles (+2,264)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,719 miles
    Test number
    309437235598
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis excessively corroded within 30cm of shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,455 miles (+3,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,455 miles
    Test number
    521351039755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm joint worn

  6. Pass148,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,450 miles
    Test number
    151783497885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail148,450 miles (+3,269)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,450 miles
    Test number
    230759349277
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,181 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,181 miles
    Test number
    602551619964
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,177 miles (+4,765)1 dangerous12 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,177 miles
    Test number
    463451196858
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm on box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,412 miles (+18,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    159137613501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,402 miles (+8,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,402 miles
    Test number
    786555453855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,369 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    946237806719
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass109,705 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,705 miles
    Test number
    232990473218
    • AdvisoryOil leak front diff

  14. Pass108,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    987555933943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,905 miles (+150)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    921580235904
    • FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass108,755 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    527351194087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,307 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    168342333409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,746 miles
    Test number
    516553912089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,745 miles (+1,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    169951812457
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass105,879 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,879 miles
    Test number
    492854430384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,875 miles (+616)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    990050030318
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass105,259 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    294067239303
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail105,226 miles (+703)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,226 miles
    Test number
    213045939383
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass104,523 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    284831838360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail104,484 miles (+1,236)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,484 miles
    Test number
    280586428319
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass103,248 miles (+3,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    103,248 miles
    Test number
    420876827307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  27. Pass99,373 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    414679316489
    • NoteAdvise oil

  28. Fail99,372 miles (+8,606)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    850678916392
    • DangerousFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak

  29. Pass90,766 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    323320025464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail90,763 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    281027815242
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about S72 RAD

Does S72 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 RAD is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S72 RAD?
The MOT on S72 RAD is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 RAD done?
S72 RAD was recorded at 156,996 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has S72 RAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 RAD has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S72 RAD 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 S72 RAD find?
S72 RAD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes worn and perished; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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