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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S770 PECMOT history

S770 PEC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 82,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S770 PEC white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
82,598 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 PEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 PEC was last recorded at 82,598 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,855 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
2,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,598 miles
  • 2025 – 80,855 miles
  • 2024 – 79,628 miles
  • 2023 – 76,995 miles
  • 2022 – 74,998 miles
  • 2021 – 70,538 miles
  • 2020 – 66,964 miles
  • 2019 – 62,686 miles
  • 2018 – 59,642 miles
  • 2017 – 56,585 miles
  • 2016 – 54,225 miles
  • 2015 – 51,601 miles
  • 2014 – 48,721 miles
  • 2013 – 46,686 miles
  • 2012 – 44,423 miles
  • 2011 – 41,158 miles
  • 2010 – 38,174 miles
  • 2009 – 33,974 miles
  • 2008 – 30,093 miles
  • 2007 – 26,819 miles
  • 2006 – 24,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,598 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint on rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,598 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,598 miles
    Test number
    529988607503
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Pass80,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    797011698956
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail80,855 miles (+1,227)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    851389134712
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    826467192713
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail79,628 miles (+2,633)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    223609737171
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop rear uj loose in yoke
  6. Pass76,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    992543699538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail76,995 miles (+1,997)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    591178568907
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass74,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    843859358863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper door hinge mounting point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper door hinge mounting point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail74,998 miles (+4,460)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    470610934363
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper door hinge mounting point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper door hinge mounting point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    296947580581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,538 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    615438951972
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
  12. Pass66,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    773913770844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,964 miles (+33)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    277301198628
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  14. Fail66,931 miles (+4,245)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    510770142207
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body heavily corroded and holed around side and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body heavily corroded and loose around floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  15. Pass62,686 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    787443465710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,642 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,642 miles
    Test number
    451555124880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,585 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    311967704000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,225 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    200447939501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    638913865094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,601 miles (+2,880)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    927428155050
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
  21. Pass48,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    656683044053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,721 miles (+2,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,721 miles
    Test number
    479509434029
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass46,686 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    505583963051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,423 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    106299552461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,158 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,158 miles
    Test number
    556952861001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,174 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,174 miles
    Test number
    493789720021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,974 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    810340839051
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  28. Pass30,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    301151838095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,093 miles (+3,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    674748828006
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  30. Pass26,819 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    383722937020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,228 miles
    Test number
    324432936011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 PEC

Does S770 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S770 PEC is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S770 PEC?
The MOT on S770 PEC is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S770 PEC done?
S770 PEC was recorded at 82,598 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,879 miles a year.
Has S770 PEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 PEC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S770 PEC 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 S770 PEC find?
S770 PEC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; steering box has seepage.

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