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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S768 DDLMOT history

S768 DDL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 225,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

S768 DDL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
225,400 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S768 DDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S768 DDL was last recorded at 225,400 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,144 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,400 miles
  • 2025 – 218,144 miles
  • 2023 – 213,057 miles
  • 2021 – 208,504 miles
  • 2020 – 205,622 miles
  • 2019 – 203,962 miles
  • 2018 – 202,313 miles
  • 2017 – 200,101 miles
  • 2016 – 196,776 miles
  • 2015 – 194,528 miles
  • 2014 – 188,047 miles
  • 2013 – 179,797 miles
  • 2012 – 172,007 miles
  • 2011 – 164,517 miles
  • 2010 – 153,688 miles
  • 2009 – 147,164 miles
  • 2008 – 141,443 miles
  • 2007 – 134,486 miles
  • 2006 – 126,042 miles
  • 2005 – 113,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    225,400 miles
    Test number
    470422351080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail225,392 miles (+7,248)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,392 miles
    Test number
    303053733353
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass218,144 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    218,144 miles
    Test number
    457735856208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass213,057 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    213,057 miles
    Test number
    101186399721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass211,298 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    211,298 miles
    Test number
    457232283576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,504 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    208,504 miles
    Test number
    198188751314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass205,622 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,622 miles
    Test number
    302722496908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass203,962 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    203,962 miles
    Test number
    232055739459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,313 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    202,313 miles
    Test number
    322519022574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass200,101 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    200,101 miles
    Test number
    711229569561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass196,776 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    196,776 miles
    Test number
    506915494102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass194,528 miles (+6,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    194,528 miles
    Test number
    357327543072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass188,047 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,047 miles
    Test number
    445017854408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,797 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    179,797 miles
    Test number
    389307323329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass172,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    172,007 miles
    Test number
    707173352377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail172,007 miles (+7,490)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,007 miles
    Test number
    978433952316
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass164,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,517 miles
    Test number
    148233251362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail164,517 miles (+10,829)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,517 miles
    Test number
    829843451349
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  19. Fail153,688 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    671395530360
    • Repaired at testFront Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass153,688 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    153,688 miles
    Test number
    880315130393
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass147,164 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    680157429309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    302496618382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Fail141,443 miles (+6,957)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    423256418409
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  24. Pass134,486 miles (+8,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,486 miles
    Test number
    734999307397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,042 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    702486676228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    113,785 miles
    Test number
    802014765201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S768 DDL

Does S768 DDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S768 DDL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S768 DDL?
The MOT on S768 DDL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S768 DDL done?
S768 DDL was recorded at 225,400 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has S768 DDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S768 DDL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S768 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 S768 DDL find?
S768 DDL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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