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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S768 CJKMOT history

S768 CJK is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S768 CJK blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,390 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S768 CJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S768 CJK was last recorded at 38,390 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,468 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,390 miles
  • 2023 – 37,468 miles
  • 2022 – 37,355 miles
  • 2018 – 35,544 miles
  • 2017 – 35,537 miles
  • 2015 – 35,279 miles
  • 2014 – 34,351 miles
  • 2012 – 34,117 miles
  • 2011 – 33,219 miles
  • 2010 – 30,344 miles
  • 2009 – 30,035 miles
  • 2008 – 29,907 miles
  • 2007 – 28,747 miles
  • 2006 – 28,074 miles
  • 2005 – 27,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,390 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    655257306915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass37,468 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    897225388057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    930642522021
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    494731211136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    226873900537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    771636560746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,544 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    645057894824
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  8. Pass35,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    546380275594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail35,537 miles (+258)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,537 miles
    Test number
    526980318592
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fitted upside down (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass35,279 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,279 miles
    Test number
    663856065654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    148938374168
    • Repaired at testRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  12. Pass34,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    886947574118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,351 miles (+234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,351 miles
    Test number
    188773834182
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
  14. Pass34,117 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    667539052340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,219 miles (+2,875)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,219 miles
    Test number
    196449431324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass30,344 miles (+309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    640052710061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass30,035 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    584257039311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,907 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    402446298212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,747 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    341878697270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,074 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    840275986247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,241 miles
    Test number
    124471695250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S768 CJK

Does S768 CJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S768 CJK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S768 CJK?
The MOT on S768 CJK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S768 CJK done?
S768 CJK was recorded at 38,390 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 553 miles a year.
Has S768 CJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S768 CJK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S768 CJK 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 S768 CJK find?
S768 CJK passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing.

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