
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
S772 HWLMOT history
S772 HWL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 250,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 250,907 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S772 HWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S772 HWL was last recorded at 250,907 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 250,906 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 250,907 miles
- 2024 – 250,887 miles
- 2023 – 250,747 miles
- 2022 – 250,349 miles
- 2020 – 248,551 miles
- 2019 – 245,975 miles
- 2018 – 245,815 miles
- 2017 – 243,914 miles
- 2016 – 242,854 miles
- 2015 – 240,701 miles
- 2014 – 237,541 miles
- 2013 – 233,453 miles
- 2012 – 227,735 miles
- 2011 – 220,165 miles
- 2010 – 201,126 miles
- 2009 – 177,433 miles
- 2008 – 153,212 miles
- 2007 – 138,181 miles
- 2006 – 123,397 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
33 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,907 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 250,907 miles
- Test number
- 926228260546
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail250,906 miles (+19)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,906 miles
- Test number
- 550514665687
- DangerousFront Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass250,887 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 250,887 miles
- Test number
- 793816011471
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail250,879 miles (+132)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,879 miles
- Test number
- 618284128589
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass250,747 miles (+39)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 250,747 miles
- Test number
- 512313889741
- MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail250,708 miles (+359)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,708 miles
- Test number
- 149441443459
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front one (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis corroded but not excessive around bump stop area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear chassis to centre crossmember bracket corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded but not excessive around bump stop area
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops missing
- AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Pass250,349 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 250,349 miles
- Test number
- 125776239657
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail250,342 miles (+16)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,342 miles
- Test number
- 805506425377
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail250,326 miles (+1,775)7 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,326 miles
- Test number
- 567861830091
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at drop end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stablilizer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear out rigger corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDrag leak bent
Pass248,551 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 248,551 miles
- Test number
- 451254544361
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail248,551 miles (+2,576)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,551 miles
- Test number
- 401737571034
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,975 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 245,975 miles
- Test number
- 679661689358
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,963 miles (+148)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,963 miles
- Test number
- 654706809283
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Going into flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,815 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 245,815 miles
- Test number
- 207322730251
- AdvisoryBoth fronts and nearside rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail245,800 miles (+1,886)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,800 miles
- Test number
- 754738831525
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth fronts and nearside rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass243,914 miles (+6)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 243,914 miles
- Test number
- 895120627518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail243,908 miles (+1,054)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,908 miles
- Test number
- 801216504074
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass242,854 miles (+2,153)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 242,854 miles
- Test number
- 984209747239
- AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryCoolant level low 1.5 liters added for test
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryGeneral rear under body corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass240,701 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 240,701 miles
- Test number
- 351293623514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail240,674 miles (+3,133)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,674 miles
- Test number
- 426321085852
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass237,541 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 237,541 miles
- Test number
- 716411164290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,540 miles (+4,087)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,540 miles
- Test number
- 968169854299
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass233,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 233,453 miles
- Test number
- 339986573289
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail233,453 miles (+5,718)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,453 miles
- Test number
- 636436473248
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass227,735 miles (+7,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 227,735 miles
- Test number
- 347398742449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,165 miles (+19,039)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 220,165 miles
- Test number
- 246750111476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,126 miles (+23,693)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 201,126 miles
- Test number
- 451138590068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,433 miles (+24,221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 177,433 miles
- Test number
- 404647799066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,212 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,212 miles
- Test number
- 223717258009
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass153,212 miles (+15,031)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 153,212 miles
- Test number
- 534757758001
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,181 miles (+14,784)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 138,181 miles
- Test number
- 164426407169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 123,397 miles
- Test number
- 621475496088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,397 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,397 miles
- Test number
- 571681196091
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Questions about S772 HWL
- Does S772 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S772 HWL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S772 HWL?
- The MOT on S772 HWL 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 S772 HWL done?
- S772 HWL was recorded at 250,907 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
- Has S772 HWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S772 HWL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S772 HWL 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 S772 HWL find?
- S772 HWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
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