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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S751 LSAMOT history

S751 LSA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S751 LSA black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,871 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S751 LSA was last recorded at 185,871 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,319 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,552 miles
Average per year
6,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,871 miles
  • 2025 – 180,319 miles
  • 2024 – 176,257 miles
  • 2022 – 174,500 miles
  • 2019 – 168,835 miles
  • 2018 – 162,819 miles
  • 2016 – 151,172 miles
  • 2015 – 141,414 miles
  • 2014 – 131,016 miles
  • 2013 – 122,431 miles
  • 2012 – 110,306 miles
  • 2011 – 98,312 miles
  • 2010 – 87,192 miles
  • 2009 – 77,641 miles
  • 2008 – 67,846 miles
  • 2006 – 65,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear tail pipe holed
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Both wiper blades split, clear screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,871 miles
    Test number
    887688633274
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tail pipe holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail185,871 miles (+5,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,871 miles
    Test number
    532690276783
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tail pipe holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass180,319 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,319 miles
    Test number
    479263982886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,257 miles
    Test number
    809814244031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,257 miles (+1,757)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,257 miles
    Test number
    541650526161
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door hinge insecure in side door handle not working (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass174,500 miles (+5,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,500 miles
    Test number
    573831367458
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass168,835 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,835 miles
    Test number
    450691049464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,819 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,819 miles
    Test number
    848121598033
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split, clear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,819 miles (+11,647)3 dangerous10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,819 miles
    Test number
    568272660950
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split, clear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    459711747829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail151,172 miles (+9,758)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    966589573778
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass141,414 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,414 miles
    Test number
    526735418207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,016 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,016 miles
    Test number
    455744904369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail131,011 miles (+8,580)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    449473804496
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass122,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    208428173238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,428 miles (+12,122)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,428 miles
    Test number
    477124973246
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside & nearside track rod end split pins missing

  17. Pass110,306 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,306 miles
    Test number
    259235802321
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside floor corroded but not within 30cm of body mounting or seatbelt

  18. Fail110,306 miles (+809)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,306 miles
    Test number
    935485902326
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside floor corroded but not within 30cm of body mounting or seatbelt

  19. Pass109,497 miles (+11,185)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    678955172046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass98,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    186280541090
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail98,312 miles (+11,120)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    938170541035
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass87,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    574473640093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,192 miles (+9,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    132504530438
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Pass77,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    150630539404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,641 miles (+9,795)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    661168229003
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass67,846 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    322943138027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    971321506363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S751 LSA

Does S751 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S751 LSA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S751 LSA?
The MOT on S751 LSA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S751 LSA done?
S751 LSA was recorded at 185,871 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
Has S751 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 LSA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S751 LSA 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 S751 LSA find?
S751 LSA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear tail pipe holed; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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