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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S731 LKHMOT history

S731 LKH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 82,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S731 LKH red 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
82,138 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 LKH
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
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 LKH was last recorded at 82,138 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,002 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,138 miles
  • 2025 – 81,002 miles
  • 2024 – 80,100 miles
  • 2023 – 79,108 miles
  • 2022 – 78,038 miles
  • 2021 – 77,343 miles
  • 2019 – 76,478 miles
  • 2018 – 75,181 miles
  • 2017 – 74,624 miles
  • 2016 – 74,069 miles
  • 2015 – 73,022 miles
  • 2014 – 72,555 miles
  • 2013 – 70,196 miles
  • 2012 – 64,758 miles
  • 2011 – 58,084 miles
  • 2009 – 50,557 miles
  • 2008 – 42,745 miles
  • 2007 – 35,059 miles
  • 2006 – 25,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,138 miles (+1,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,138 miles
    Test number
    828477606095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,002 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    430258130813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,966 miles (+866)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    704993632058
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair plate not welded at top and bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By cross member central rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,100 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    765967580896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,098 miles (+990)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    761289275193
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass79,108 miles (+1,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    822007783991
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass78,038 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,038 miles
    Test number
    408945332659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,343 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    139055769830
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear body support tubes heavily corroded

  9. Fail77,343 miles (+865)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    917359380832
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear body support tubes heavily corroded

  10. Pass76,478 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    142364490304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,477 miles (+1,296)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,477 miles
    Test number
    235904708462
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,181 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    950636797963
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail75,164 miles (+540)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    450755940661
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass74,624 miles (+555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    332581419323
    • AdvisoryFluid seepage on nearside p.a.s hoses
    • AdvisorySome harshness in offside front wheel bearing, advise replacing
    • AdvisoryStone chip in nearside windscreen

  15. Pass74,069 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    718977957013
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt webbing damaged in door catch
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak at oil filter
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing noisy, advise replacing

  16. Fail74,069 miles (+1,047)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    947337676662
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt webbing damaged in door catch
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak at oil filter
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing noisy, advise replacing

  17. Pass73,022 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    286916605197
    • NoteStone chip in nearside windscreen

  18. Fail73,020 miles (+465)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    615699295004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteStone chip in nearside windscreen

  19. Pass72,555 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,555 miles
    Test number
    608968594089
    • NoteStone chip in nearside windscreen

  20. Fail72,532 miles (+2,336)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,532 miles
    Test number
    995654994055
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteStone chip in nearside windscreen

  21. Pass70,196 miles (+5,438)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    989425893056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine warning check light on

  22. Pass64,758 miles (+6,674)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    119814272407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre geting low in tread
    • NoteStone chip in nearside windscreen
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition, advise replacing

  23. Pass58,084 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    845017361090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail58,080 miles (+7,523)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    346806761070
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass50,557 miles (+7,812)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    693771709360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear chassis end heavily corroded.

  26. Fail42,745 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    352911798287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass42,745 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    363731298479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,059 miles (+9,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    830793697275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass25,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,882 miles
    Test number
    592899076278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 LKH

Does S731 LKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S731 LKH is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S731 LKH?
The MOT on S731 LKH is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S731 LKH done?
S731 LKH was recorded at 82,138 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has S731 LKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 LKH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S731 LKH 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 S731 LKH find?
S731 LKH passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside lower power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box, and 1 more.

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