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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S73 CWWMOT history

S73 CWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S73 CWW green 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,589 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 CWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 CWW was last recorded at 149,589 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,589 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,589 miles
  • 2025 – 148,718 miles
  • 2024 – 147,877 miles
  • 2023 – 147,255 miles
  • 2022 – 146,530 miles
  • 2021 – 145,664 miles
  • 2020 – 144,644 miles
  • 2019 – 140,318 miles
  • 2018 – 137,148 miles
  • 2017 – 133,290 miles
  • 2016 – 131,280 miles
  • 2015 – 128,360 miles
  • 2014 – 125,898 miles
  • 2013 – 121,353 miles
  • 2012 – 116,000 miles
  • 2011 – 110,978 miles
  • 2010 – 100,499 miles
  • 2009 – 89,148 miles
  • 2008 – 79,682 miles
  • 2007 – 70,911 miles
  • 2006 – 61,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front panhard rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,589 miles
    Test number
    793508916969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail149,589 miles (+871)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,589 miles
    Test number
    316788443147
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,718 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,718 miles
    Test number
    776996576794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,709 miles (+832)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    474188905729
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,877 miles (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,877 miles
    Test number
    855332857592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,255 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    109580873520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,530 miles (+866)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,530 miles
    Test number
    164629471327
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,664 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,664 miles
    Test number
    519293729148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,644 miles
    Test number
    923116131708
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,644 miles (+4,326)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,644 miles
    Test number
    427253836817
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,318 miles (+3,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,318 miles
    Test number
    784768129956
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,148 miles (+1,334)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,148 miles
    Test number
    469040224869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  13. Pass135,814 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,814 miles
    Test number
    469877097531
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak diff area
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass133,290 miles (+2,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    497659382575
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass131,280 miles (+2,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    757539173423
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine area
    • AdvisoryRemoved items from drivers view before test

  16. Fail128,360 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    527447115013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass128,360 miles (+2,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,360 miles
    Test number
    609007915096
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass125,898 miles (+4,545)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    285506844048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s steering joint gaiter split
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  19. Pass121,353 miles (+5,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    215334223070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass116,000 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,000 miles
    Test number
    589782332005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass110,978 miles (+10,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    719601631022
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass100,499 miles (+11,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    182562110448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass89,148 miles (+9,466)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    114537109027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass79,682 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    862598028026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    331037237049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,911 miles (+8,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    424086337005
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass61,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    650198126082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 CWW

Does S73 CWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 CWW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 CWW?
The MOT on S73 CWW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 CWW done?
S73 CWW was recorded at 149,589 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has S73 CWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 CWW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S73 CWW 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 S73 CWW find?
S73 CWW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing sidewall.

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