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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

S768 VOFMOT history

S768 VOF is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

S768 VOF 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 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
123,562 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2019
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S768 VOF
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
2 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S768 VOF was last recorded at 123,562 miles on 24 Sept 2019, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,562 miles · 7 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 123,562 miles
  • 2018 – 122,916 miles
  • 2017 – 116,378 miles
  • 2015 – 98,352 miles
  • 2012 – 86,493 miles
  • 2011 – 82,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes heavily corroded.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front hub seal leaking.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front axle hub seals leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    471189230405
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes heavily corroded.

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629154087587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    693447532986
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested throttle getting stuck. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed throttle sticking. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687528623298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub seals leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    969736684354
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub seals leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    343531994737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859104409756
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492800960192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded over chasis before filter

  9. Pass123,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,562 miles
    Test number
    294218941615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,562 miles (+646)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,562 miles
    Test number
    810137692971
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass122,916 miles (+6,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,916 miles
    Test number
    511244511840
    • AdvisoryMinor leak from front of engine

  12. Pass116,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,378 miles
    Test number
    149465140497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898604000810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass98,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    776238305142
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156736443283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    936155033230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note4 x tyres cracking

  17. Pass86,493 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,493 miles
    Test number
    949973692170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,852 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,852 miles
    Test number
    457482701295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S768 VOF

Does S768 VOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S768 VOF expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S768 VOF?
The MOT on S768 VOF expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S768 VOF done?
S768 VOF was recorded at 123,562 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2019, an average of 4,978 miles a year.
Has S768 VOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S768 VOF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S768 VOF 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 VOF find?
S768 VOF failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 14 more.

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