Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S779 KCCMOT history
S779 KCC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 102,922 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,022 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S779 KCC
- 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
- 22 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S779 KCC was last recorded at 102,922 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,922 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,022 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,922 miles
- 2025 – 99,479 miles
- 2024 – 95,669 miles
- 2023 – 91,703 miles
- 2022 – 86,893 miles
- 2021 – 81,193 miles
- 2020 – 74,603 miles
- 2019 – 69,692 miles
- 2017 – 67,724 miles
- 2016 – 66,967 miles
- 2015 – 64,098 miles
- 2014 – 58,955 miles
- 2013 – 54,489 miles
- 2012 – 50,589 miles
- 2011 – 44,791 miles
- 2010 – 34,887 miles
- 2009 – 29,376 miles
- 2008 – 26,889 miles
- 2007 – 25,605 miles
- 2006 – 23,501 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,922 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,922 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 102,922 miles
- Test number
- 275391559947
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail102,922 miles (+3,443)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,922 miles
- Test number
- 247390742435
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery compartment (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass99,479 miles (+3,810)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 99,479 miles
- Test number
- 471952622839
- MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass95,669 miles (+3,966)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,669 miles
- Test number
- 907530049054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront spheres leaking
Pass91,703 miles (+4,810)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 91,703 miles
- Test number
- 723940597064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass86,893 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 86,893 miles
- Test number
- 632923151659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,193 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 81,193 miles
- Test number
- 507476768679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,193 miles (+6,590)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,193 miles
- Test number
- 629082398692
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,603 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 74,603 miles
- Test number
- 346918661189
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,570 miles (+4,878)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,570 miles
- Test number
- 695473350349
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,692 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 69,692 miles
- Test number
- 429064036295
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail69,681 miles (+1,957)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,681 miles
- Test number
- 949270398588
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass67,724 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,724 miles
- Test number
- 949702463354
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail67,724 miles (+757)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,724 miles
- Test number
- 224979045121
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass66,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,967 miles
- Test number
- 152118328580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,967 miles (+2,869)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,967 miles
- Test number
- 212219612048
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass64,098 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,098 miles
- Test number
- 307293926302
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail64,098 miles (+5,143)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,098 miles
- Test number
- 360487473525
- FailureCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass58,955 miles (+4,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,955 miles
- Test number
- 316342854217
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,489 miles (+3,900)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,489 miles
- Test number
- 897296553288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,589 miles
- Test number
- 776863942246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,589 miles (+5,798)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,589 miles
- Test number
- 159122242282
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,791 miles (+9,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 44,791 miles
- Test number
- 366922641221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,887 miles (+5,511)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 34,887 miles
- Test number
- 901719550270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,376 miles (+2,487)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 29,376 miles
- Test number
- 390241869215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,889 miles (+1,284)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,889 miles
- Test number
- 682054058246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,605 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,605 miles
- Test number
- 143060557256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 23,501 miles
- Test number
- 401213136205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S779 KCC
- Does S779 KCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 KCC is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S779 KCC?
- The MOT on S779 KCC is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S779 KCC done?
- S779 KCC was recorded at 102,922 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
- Has S779 KCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S779 KCC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S779 KCC 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 S779 KCC find?
- S779 KCC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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