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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S734 RCRMOT history

S734 RCR is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 30,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

S734 RCR blue 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 29 May 2026
Mileage
30,241 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2012
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S734 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S734 RCR was last recorded at 30,241 miles on 12 Dec 2012, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,027 miles · 4 Nov 2011
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2012 – 30,241 miles
  • 2011 – 30,027 miles
  • 2010 – 25,941 miles
  • 2007 – 25,294 miles
  • 2006 – 22,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    845348513287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751682968750
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    948508969084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    770136895033
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    548928101907
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axel swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166146924391
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front axel swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635023014002
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    948963414044
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. PassMileage not read5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156344323050
    • NoteA-frame ball-joint dust-cover split
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOdometer inop
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear discs pitted and corroded

  10. FailMileage not read3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    578220113023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteA-frame ball joint dustcover split
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear discs pitted and corroded

  11. Fail30,241 miles (+214)5 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    188817842364
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteA-frame ball-joint dust cover split
    • NoteBattery weak
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/S/F swivel leaking
    • NoteO/S/R tyre soft
    • NoteOverall condition of chassis is rusty
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear discs pitted and corroded

  12. Pass30,027 miles (+4,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,027 miles
    Test number
    305878301320
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall.

  13. Pass25,941 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    314217630359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,465 miles (+171)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    652559400019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass25,294 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    460657127372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,887 miles
    Test number
    852097646285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S734 RCR

Does S734 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S734 RCR expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S734 RCR?
The MOT on S734 RCR expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S734 RCR done?
S734 RCR was recorded at 30,241 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2012, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has S734 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S734 RCR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S734 RCR 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 S734 RCR find?
S734 RCR passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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