Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 3,528 cc
S73 VWFMOT history
S73 VWF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 137,747 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 VWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 VWF was last recorded at 137,747 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,562 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 185 miles
- Average per year
- 858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,747 miles
- 2025 – 137,562 miles
- 2024 – 137,122 miles
- 2023 – 136,405 miles
- 2022 – 136,063 miles
- 2021 – 135,699 miles
- 2019 – 135,138 miles
- 2018 – 133,932 miles
- 2017 – 133,121 miles
- 2016 – 131,240 miles
- 2014 – 131,083 miles
- 2013 – 129,651 miles
- 2012 – 127,698 miles
- 2011 – 124,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 137,747 miles
- Test number
- 298246664685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,747 miles (+185)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,747 miles
- Test number
- 714014739813
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass137,562 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 137,562 miles
- Test number
- 583679699336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,122 miles (+717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 137,122 miles
- Test number
- 160452733377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass136,405 miles (+342)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 136,405 miles
- Test number
- 830915468208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,063 miles (+364)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 136,063 miles
- Test number
- 325936469876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,699 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 135,699 miles
- Test number
- 245218019316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 135,138 miles
- Test number
- 590583193306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,138 miles (+1,206)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,138 miles
- Test number
- 262575737884
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass133,932 miles (+811)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 133,932 miles
- Test number
- 626065477256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,121 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 133,121 miles
- Test number
- 870163610758
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass131,240 miles (+157)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 131,240 miles
- Test number
- 955918061806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,083 miles (+1,432)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 131,083 miles
- Test number
- 368091404162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,651 miles (+1,953)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 129,651 miles
- Test number
- 807567283059
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteWipers not parking in correct position
Pass127,698 miles (+3,127)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 127,698 miles
- Test number
- 815706692042
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pipes undersealed
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords
Pass124,571 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 124,571 miles
- Test number
- 148226591051
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail124,571 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,571 miles
- Test number
- 647456491093
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Questions about S73 VWF
- Does S73 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 VWF is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S73 VWF?
- The MOT on S73 VWF is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S73 VWF done?
- S73 VWF was recorded at 137,747 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 858 miles a year.
- Has S73 VWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 VWF has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S73 VWF 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 VWF find?
- S73 VWF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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