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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S75 LSMMOT history

S75 LSM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

S75 LSM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
120,471 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 LSM was last recorded at 120,471 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,168 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
2,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,471 miles
  • 2022 – 119,168 miles
  • 2020 – 118,106 miles
  • 2019 – 115,006 miles
  • 2018 – 113,753 miles
  • 2017 – 113,064 miles
  • 2016 – 112,116 miles
  • 2015 – 109,151 miles
  • 2014 – 107,878 miles
  • 2012 – 107,621 miles
  • 2011 – 106,610 miles
  • 2010 – 106,381 miles
  • 2009 – 106,182 miles
  • 2008 – 105,898 miles
  • 2007 – 88,236 miles
  • 2006 – 77,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective part missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,471 miles (+1,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    724721457245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective part missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass119,168 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,168 miles
    Test number
    535675443295
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail119,162 miles (+1,056)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,162 miles
    Test number
    485734505773
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle plus rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fuel tank starting to go pores

  4. Pass118,106 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    950128095995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,006 miles (+1,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    319371973670
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS CORRODED

  6. Pass113,753 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    416243258816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,064 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    925949642529
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER SURFACE
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass112,116 miles (+278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    973288498563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

  9. Fail111,838 miles (+2,687)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    430695390359
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

  10. Pass109,151 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    896367298192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,878 miles (+257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    445197204363
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass107,621 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    579789232390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass106,610 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    106,610 miles
    Test number
    535845311395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,381 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    560750440308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,182 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    833263329313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,898 miles
    Test number
    753179938318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,890 miles (+8,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    564449538309
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass97,531 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    494230468006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,236 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    124937447074
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass88,236 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    342957947028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    532376156086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,995 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    193141456022
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S75 LSM

Does S75 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S75 LSM expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S75 LSM?
The MOT on S75 LSM expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S75 LSM done?
S75 LSM was recorded at 120,471 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 2,437 miles a year.
Has S75 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 LSM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S75 LSM 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 S75 LSM find?
S75 LSM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective part missing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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