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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S74 CWWMOT history

S74 CWW is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S74 CWW orange 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,027 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 CWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 CWW was last recorded at 154,027 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,862 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,165 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,027 miles
  • 2025 – 150,862 miles
  • 2024 – 147,885 miles
  • 2023 – 145,136 miles
  • 2022 – 142,603 miles
  • 2021 – 139,771 miles
  • 2020 – 137,629 miles
  • 2019 – 134,788 miles
  • 2018 – 131,327 miles
  • 2017 – 127,452 miles
  • 2016 – 123,850 miles
  • 2015 – 119,777 miles
  • 2014 – 115,472 miles
  • 2013 – 111,293 miles
  • 2012 – 105,928 miles
  • 2011 – 99,686 miles
  • 2010 – 95,934 miles
  • 2009 – 84,566 miles
  • 2008 – 76,577 miles
  • 2007 – 70,895 miles
  • 2006 – 66,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,027 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front doors corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above rear axle

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,027 miles (+3,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,027 miles
    Test number
    714426794165
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,862 miles (+2,977)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,862 miles
    Test number
    603316731121
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass147,885 miles (+2,749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,885 miles
    Test number
    999075748817
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass145,136 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    846060376512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,603 miles (+41)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,603 miles
    Test number
    519854104256
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail142,562 miles (+2,791)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,562 miles
    Test number
    457989411879
    • 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))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass139,771 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    852306633765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,763 miles (+2,134)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    756936769943
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm ball joint to rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass137,629 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,629 miles
    Test number
    973910171514
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front doors corroded
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail137,598 miles (+2,810)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,598 miles
    Test number
    264569318457
    • MajorSteering 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))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front doors corroded
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass134,788 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    508221722351
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Fail134,788 miles (+3,461)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,788 miles
    Test number
    787083821622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  13. Pass131,327 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    608878651638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass127,452 miles (+3,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    694546427577
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section has a tiny hole
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy No silencer fitted (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFluid leak over top of gearbox, starter motor and front propshaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass123,850 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    708452151384
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy No silencer fitted (7.1.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush deteriorated and has a large amount of play

  16. Pass119,777 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,777 miles
    Test number
    955854675116
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer has a loose baffle plate

  17. Fail119,777 miles (+4,305)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,777 miles
    Test number
    206449065112
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer has a loose baffle plate

  18. Pass115,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    409257954102
    • NoteBrake vaccuum pump leaking oil

  19. Fail115,472 miles (+4,179)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    989796454102
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake vaccuum pump leaking oil

  20. Pass111,293 miles (+5,365)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    336767353177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak from nsf swivel hub
    • NoteSlight play in nsf wheel bearing or swivel hub

  21. Pass105,928 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,928 miles
    Test number
    275168052453
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail105,814 miles (+6,128)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    969593252187
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass99,686 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,686 miles
    Test number
    478873351198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,934 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,934 miles
    Test number
    363488910215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,849 miles (+11,283)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    911506410258
    • DangerousEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass84,566 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    370032219258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,488 miles (+7,911)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    103576109257
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass76,577 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    370331328260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,566 miles (+5,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    820090028265
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

  30. Pass70,895 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    330434017218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  31. Pass66,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    851129256193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail66,979 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    931948056159
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Questions about S74 CWW

Does S74 CWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 CWW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S74 CWW?
The MOT on S74 CWW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 CWW done?
S74 CWW was recorded at 154,027 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has S74 CWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 CWW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S74 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 S74 CWW find?
S74 CWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play rear; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play rear, and 2 more.

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