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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S744 DAAMOT history

S744 DAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S744 DAA 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 DAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 DAA was last recorded at 96,241 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2013: 70,752 miles, lower than 71,527 miles on 2 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,434 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
1,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,241 miles
  • 2025 – 95,434 miles
  • 2024 – 94,416 miles
  • 2023 – 90,991 miles
  • 2022 – 88,337 miles
  • 2021 – 87,794 miles
  • 2020 – 86,917 miles
  • 2019 – 83,981 miles
  • 2018 – 83,285 miles
  • 2017 – 82,933 miles
  • 2016 – 81,026 miles
  • 2014 – 78,423 miles
  • 2013 – 70,752 miles
  • 2012 – 71,527 miles
  • 2009 – 70,865 miles
  • 2008 – 70,008 miles
  • 2007 – 67,574 miles
  • 2006 – 63,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,241 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,241 miles (+807)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    341096226405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,434 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    859243355062
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail95,434 miles (+1,018)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    184340724687
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,416 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    342334732469
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,416 miles (+3,425)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    172789484769
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,991 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,991 miles
    Test number
    518825688959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,990 miles (+2,653)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    396951868546
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,337 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,337 miles
    Test number
    375754356603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,329 miles (+535)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    859731646249
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,794 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,794 miles
    Test number
    346643356316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,917 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    290588340995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,981 miles (+696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    639362299458
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass83,285 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    692729720295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,933 miles (+1,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    959473222267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass81,026 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    224153572454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,423 miles (+7,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    625302074205
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,752 miles (-775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    386681273297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,527 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    696756072260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail71,511 miles (+646)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    378170172448
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail70,865 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    144667009193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass70,865 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    830447809162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass70,008 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    193341708118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail70,004 miles (+2,430)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    781931408184
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    121918637077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,574 miles (+4,159)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    151108837466
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail63,415 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    204809436048
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass63,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    230729336074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 DAA

Does S744 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 DAA is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 DAA?
The MOT on S744 DAA is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 DAA done?
S744 DAA was recorded at 96,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,589 miles a year.
Has S744 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 DAA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S744 DAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S744 DAA find?
S744 DAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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