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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S747 DAAMOT history

S747 DAA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 139,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

S747 DAA 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 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
139,672 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 DAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 DAA was last recorded at 139,672 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,650 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,672 miles
  • 2023 – 135,844 miles
  • 2022 – 131,930 miles
  • 2021 – 129,018 miles
  • 2020 – 126,101 miles
  • 2019 – 122,111 miles
  • 2018 – 117,126 miles
  • 2017 – 112,915 miles
  • 2016 – 107,695 miles
  • 2015 – 101,636 miles
  • 2014 – 97,305 miles
  • 2013 – 92,708 miles
  • 2012 – 88,306 miles
  • 2011 – 80,437 miles
  • 2010 – 71,042 miles
  • 2009 – 63,297 miles
  • 2008 – 57,090 miles
  • 2007 – 50,722 miles
  • 2006 – 38,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,672 miles

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,672 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,672 miles
    Test number
    994219910246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,650 miles (+3,806)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    364585581548
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    850698388351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail135,844 miles (+3,914)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    252863847191
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass131,930 miles (+2,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,930 miles
    Test number
    685040412929
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusting
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  6. Pass129,018 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,018 miles
    Test number
    472511642673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,002 miles (+2,901)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    330811473543
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section - viewed adjacent to exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc shields lower fixing lugs broken - nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis top fish-plate bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,101 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,101 miles
    Test number
    399477963069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,097 miles (+3,986)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,097 miles
    Test number
    917849024033
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,111 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    122,111 miles
    Test number
    787218140024
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail122,109 miles (+4,983)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    241016714789
    • DangerousBrake drum insecure park brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,126 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    738257192387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,121 miles (+4,206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    725833638357
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass112,915 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,915 miles
    Test number
    947185308111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,911 miles (+5,216)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    626250010026
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass107,695 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    991823404921
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail107,690 miles (+6,054)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    143946550476
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and rear pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play drop arm from box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp adjusters not operating

  18. Pass101,636 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    178776185040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,630 miles (+4,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    408216975053
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass97,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    878245504144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail97,305 miles (+4,597)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    128431904145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and uneven wear pattern

  22. Pass92,708 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,708 miles
    Test number
    718788873085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail92,697 miles (+4,391)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    557274573092
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOsr seat belt bebbing damaged
    • NoteRear of ns + os chassie to rear x member corroded

  24. Pass88,306 miles (+7,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,306 miles
    Test number
    787078302183
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass80,437 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    207124601412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,416 miles (+9,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    908182501136
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass71,042 miles (+7,745)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    972617670072
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass63,297 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,297 miles
    Test number
    944738149171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    584647038137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  30. Pass57,090 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    944727838143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,722 miles (+51)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    283509627466
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteGrees boot detached from new joint
    • NoteSlight play stearing damper bush o/s

  32. Fail50,671 miles (+12,297)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,671 miles
    Test number
    133228127175
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight play front stearing damper bush
    • NoteSmall stone chip front screen

  33. Pass38,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,374 miles
    Test number
    253924016431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S747 DAA

Does S747 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 DAA expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 DAA?
The MOT on S747 DAA expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 DAA done?
S747 DAA was recorded at 139,672 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 5,696 miles a year.
Has S747 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 DAA has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S747 DAA 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 S747 DAA find?
S747 DAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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