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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S753 HWLMOT history

S753 HWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S753 HWL 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,936 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 HWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 HWL was last recorded at 99,936 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,496 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,936 miles
  • 2024 – 98,496 miles
  • 2023 – 97,695 miles
  • 2018 – 96,782 miles
  • 2016 – 95,098 miles
  • 2015 – 92,371 miles
  • 2014 – 87,122 miles
  • 2013 – 82,712 miles
  • 2012 – 77,372 miles
  • 2011 – 70,365 miles
  • 2010 – 65,335 miles
  • 2009 – 59,424 miles
  • 2008 – 53,784 miles
  • 2007 – 47,637 miles
  • 2006 – 43,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,936 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Corrosion to nsr out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside seatbelt marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,936 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,936 miles
    Test number
    575597152846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,496 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    122106322904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,695 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    567746503591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,180 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,180 miles
    Test number
    944037507920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,782 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    416852768436
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsr out rigger

  6. Fail96,781 miles (+1,683)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    691400907112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureTowbar locking device missing split pin missing from tow pin (6.6.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsr out rigger

  7. Pass95,098 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,098 miles
    Test number
    618708750040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft joints slight wear
    • AdvisorySeat belts marked

  8. Fail95,098 miles (+2,727)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,098 miles
    Test number
    556700772933
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft joints slight wear
    • AdvisorySeat belts marked

  9. Pass92,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    924028489963
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside seatbelt marked

  10. Fail92,371 miles (+5,249)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    748061305545
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play box arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront prop joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside seatbelt marked

  11. Pass87,122 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    957553914037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,712 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,712 miles
    Test number
    385043403019
    • NoteRear crossmember slight corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  13. Fail82,696 miles (+5,324)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    645732303061
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear crossmember slight corrosion
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  14. Pass77,372 miles (+7,007)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    199237262463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tow ball insecure

  15. Pass70,365 miles (+5,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    758631361075
    • NoteOffside front balljoint from steering idler slight play slight play in shock abs bush

  16. Pass65,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    992460370068
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail65,335 miles (+5,911)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    164752160084
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass59,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    211270779002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,417 miles (+5,633)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    312280679051
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass53,784 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    914882458090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,637 miles (+3,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    744155547006
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT

  22. Pass43,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    423833456017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S753 HWL

Does S753 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 HWL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S753 HWL?
The MOT on S753 HWL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 HWL done?
S753 HWL was recorded at 99,936 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has S753 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 HWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S753 HWL 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 S753 HWL find?
S753 HWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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