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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S752 DDLMOT history

S752 DDL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S752 DDL red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,642 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S752 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S752 DDL was last recorded at 86,642 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,026 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
1,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,642 miles
  • 2024 – 86,026 miles
  • 2023 – 85,187 miles
  • 2022 – 84,098 miles
  • 2021 – 82,943 miles
  • 2020 – 82,510 miles
  • 2019 – 81,606 miles
  • 2018 – 80,065 miles
  • 2017 – 78,366 miles
  • 2016 – 76,623 miles
  • 2015 – 74,810 miles
  • 2014 – 72,798 miles
  • 2013 – 71,127 miles
  • 2012 – 69,580 miles
  • 2011 – 68,071 miles
  • 2010 – 65,892 miles
  • 2009 – 63,112 miles
  • 2008 – 60,199 miles
  • 2007 – 56,624 miles
  • 2006 – 52,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,642 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,642 miles (+616)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    681389822960
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,026 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,026 miles
    Test number
    839937757082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,187 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    278107340428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,098 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,098 miles
    Test number
    805514127298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,096 miles (+1,153)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,096 miles
    Test number
    399576813076
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass82,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,943 miles
    Test number
    461420581144
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail82,943 miles (+433)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,943 miles
    Test number
    767563647254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass82,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    471790082417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail82,510 miles (+904)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    167962968765
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass81,606 miles (+1,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    463063126184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass80,065 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,065 miles
    Test number
    866608995986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail80,063 miles (+1,697)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    627763227611
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112/110N 7.50/16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 112/110N 7.50/16C inner side wall various deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering box drop arm end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 112/110N 7.50/16C outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    163920165043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail78,364 miles (+1,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    794707684518
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,623 miles (+1,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,623 miles
    Test number
    154481622294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass74,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    775993505260
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail74,810 miles (+2,012)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    895703405294
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass72,798 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    426169104283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    196175703241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,127 miles (+1,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    127045003246
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass69,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    299198802233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,580 miles (+1,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    355958102268
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass68,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    799471601244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,071 miles (+2,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    448881701274
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass65,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    244100510241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,892 miles (+2,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,892 miles
    Test number
    990060710288
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass63,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    202593409244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,112 miles (+2,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    153183109225
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  29. Pass60,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    481467098195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,199 miles (+3,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    730467698147
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  31. Pass56,624 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    994178007285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass52,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,578 miles
    Test number
    174818806263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S752 DDL

Does S752 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S752 DDL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S752 DDL?
The MOT on S752 DDL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S752 DDL done?
S752 DDL was recorded at 86,642 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,760 miles a year.
Has S752 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S752 DDL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S752 DDL 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 S752 DDL find?
S752 DDL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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