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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S742 ERCMOT history

S742 ERC is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S742 ERC 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
200,704 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 ERC was last recorded at 200,704 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 10,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,772 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
10,932 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,704 miles
  • 2021 – 189,772 miles
  • 2019 – 177,076 miles
  • 2014 – 118,330 miles
  • 2013 – 116,677 miles
  • 2011 – 108,762 miles
  • 2009 – 97,196 miles
  • 2007 – 79,955 miles
  • 2006 – 70,345 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    383865873218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596215061773
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    200,704 miles
    Test number
    976917833885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279641624416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass189,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,772 miles
    Test number
    345129917117
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    409224338634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper bridge pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass177,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,076 miles
    Test number
    244594287254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    522851302701
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    793066536353
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    598697352202
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. FailMileage not read2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    792105055075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156361845409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,330 miles (+1,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    779291294051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear pan corroded

  14. Pass116,677 miles (+7,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,677 miles
    Test number
    269661513087
    • NoteFront discs worn

  15. Pass108,762 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    216353051325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass105,121 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,121 miles
    Test number
    997794611016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,068 miles (+7,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    297202511074
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass97,196 miles (+7,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,196 miles
    Test number
    620652659359
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass89,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    712799709094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail89,575 miles (+9,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    860229609062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass79,955 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    981807047385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,345 miles
    Test number
    990658236376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S742 ERC

Does S742 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 ERC is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 ERC?
The MOT on S742 ERC is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 ERC done?
S742 ERC was recorded at 200,704 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has S742 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 ERC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on S742 ERC 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 S742 ERC find?
S742 ERC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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