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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S759 SLSMOT history

S759 SLS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 136,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

S759 SLS white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
136,442 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S759 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S759 SLS was last recorded at 136,442 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 5,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2015: 89,085 miles, lower than 861,168 miles on 17 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,379 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,063 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,442 miles
  • 2023 – 131,379 miles
  • 2022 – 128,167 miles
  • 2021 – 122,847 miles
  • 2020 – 115,668 miles
  • 2019 – 109,331 miles
  • 2018 – 102,388 miles
  • 2017 – 97,134 miles
  • 2016 – 92,117 miles
  • 2015 – 89,102 miles
  • 2014 – 861,168 miles
  • 2013 – 82,120 miles
  • 2012 – 78,922 miles
  • 2011 – 77,035 miles
  • 2010 – 73,735 miles
  • 2009 – 64,250 miles
  • 2008 – 54,587 miles
  • 2007 – 47,363 miles
  • 2006 – 40,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,442 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,442 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,442 miles
    Test number
    456709810754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    618004338067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around back of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail131,379 miles (+3,212)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    389839225010
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around back of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass128,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    972493441148
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail128,167 miles (+5,320)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    951878804480
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass122,847 miles (+7,179)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    558641975970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak above o/s/f engine mount

  7. Pass115,668 miles (+326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,668 miles
    Test number
    571144307905
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish

  8. Fail115,342 miles (+6,011)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    631909084886
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering arm loose to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm loose on box (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish

  9. Pass109,331 miles (+6,943)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,331 miles
    Test number
    907292529117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossibly missing front anti-roll bar

  10. Pass102,388 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    727907590215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,134 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,134 miles
    Test number
    506089970950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,030 miles (+4,913)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    119853446508
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass92,117 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    239866908081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,102 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    725857525101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail89,085 miles (-772,083)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    859736805131
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass861,168 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    861,168 miles
    Test number
    605727704170
    • NoteEngine oil below max.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

  17. Fail861,168 miles (+779,048)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    861,168 miles
    Test number
    555276004136
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine oil below max.
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

  18. Pass82,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    299737903140
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail82,115 miles (+3,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    985237203177
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass78,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    869959002235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,918 miles (+54)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,918 miles
    Test number
    238459402281
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass78,864 miles (+1,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,864 miles
    Test number
    718338772110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Pass77,035 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    765246401207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass73,735 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,735 miles
    Test number
    463188100283
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Fail73,734 miles (+1,960)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    810504800266
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePlay on front prop shaft uj

  26. Pass71,774 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    371377020150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,769 miles (+7,519)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    134160020166
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass64,250 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    652646789030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    384524088019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,587 miles (+7,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    403414388083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass47,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    170449687411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail47,363 miles (+6,432)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    423519987095
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  33. Pass40,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    764923516049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail40,931 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    742463416083
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Questions about S759 SLS

Does S759 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S759 SLS expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S759 SLS?
The MOT on S759 SLS expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S759 SLS done?
S759 SLS was recorded at 136,442 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has S759 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S759 SLS has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S759 SLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S759 SLS find?
S759 SLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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