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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S780 UKJMOT history

S780 UKJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 219,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2023.

S780 UKJ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2024
Mileage
219,010 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 UKJ
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
20 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 UKJ was last recorded at 219,010 miles on 22 Jul 2023, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,901 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,010 miles
  • 2022 – 212,053 miles
  • 2021 – 212,053 miles
  • 2020 – 201,340 miles
  • 2019 – 199,344 miles
  • 2018 – 193,226 miles
  • 2017 – 187,143 miles
  • 2016 – 183,422 miles
  • 2015 – 179,402 miles
  • 2014 – 172,154 miles
  • 2013 – 162,725 miles
  • 2012 – 152,834 miles
  • 2011 – 143,014 miles
  • 2010 – 132,049 miles
  • 2009 – 122,029 miles
  • 2008 – 112,566 miles
  • 2007 – 102,425 miles
  • 2006 – 91,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,010 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From the outside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,010 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    219,010 miles
    Test number
    831088713227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail218,901 miles (+6,848)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,901 miles
    Test number
    123111829167
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked/perishing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance poor
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tie bar bushes worn (fronts)
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front, and both rear wheel bearings
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  3. Pass212,053 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,053 miles
    Test number
    351527801844
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From the outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail212,053 miles (+10,713)3 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,053 miles
    Test number
    528616186959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From the outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass201,340 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    201,340 miles
    Test number
    823520877444
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail201,330 miles (+48)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,330 miles
    Test number
    565562926057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail201,282 miles (+1,938)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,282 miles
    Test number
    800917057500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass199,344 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    199,344 miles
    Test number
    961753982329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail199,330 miles (+6,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,330 miles
    Test number
    164108882877
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass193,226 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    193,226 miles
    Test number
    977476432148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,143 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    187,143 miles
    Test number
    663450442060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,422 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    183,422 miles
    Test number
    700231688140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass179,402 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    179,402 miles
    Test number
    738877425135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    967872044168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,154 miles (+9,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,154 miles
    Test number
    796752644132
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass162,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    656432923185
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail162,725 miles (+9,891)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    256632123431
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass152,834 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    152,834 miles
    Test number
    689034412195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Fail152,834 miles (+9,820)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,834 miles
    Test number
    268587302106
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  20. Pass143,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    143,014 miles
    Test number
    977110711169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail143,004 miles (+10,955)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,004 miles
    Test number
    676640311192
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass132,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    293843500136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail132,049 miles (+10,020)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    340763400153
    • FailureRear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass122,029 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    122,029 miles
    Test number
    103776299035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,566 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    872679318168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear brake flexi hose contaminated ( Pinion oil seal leaking).
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose
    • NoteOne number plate bulb not working

  26. Fail112,565 miles (+10,140)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    233829118487
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear brake flexi hose contaminated ( Pinion oil seal leaking).
    • NoteN/s door mirror loose
    • NoteOne number plate bulb not working

  27. Pass102,425 miles (+10,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    530481327166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass91,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    153317936172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,882 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    251477736136
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about S780 UKJ

Does S780 UKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S780 UKJ expired on 21 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S780 UKJ?
The MOT on S780 UKJ expired on 21 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S780 UKJ done?
S780 UKJ was recorded at 219,010 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2023, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has S780 UKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 UKJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S780 UKJ 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 S780 UKJ find?
S780 UKJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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