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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,500 cc

S782 DKOMOT history

S782 DKO is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

S782 DKO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,008 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S782 DKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S782 DKO was last recorded at 85,008 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2008: 2,201 miles, lower than 83,920 miles on 13 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,007 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,008 miles
  • 2014 – 69,310 miles
  • 2013 – 15,555 miles
  • 2011 – 14,327 miles
  • 2010 – 13,186 miles
  • 2009 – 6,931 miles
  • 2008 – 2,201 miles
  • 2007 – 83,920 miles
  • 2005 – 80,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    444761933072
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mounts
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed

  2. FailMileage not read4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    201431076114
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor of cab has a hole not near any mounts
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed

  3. Pass85,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    435839740807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,007 miles (+15,697)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    302507567494
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail69,310 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    375007784205
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  6. Pass69,310 miles (+53,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    785837884208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  7. Pass15,555 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,555 miles
    Test number
    995103863206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,536 miles (+1,209)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    216723143168
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  9. Pass14,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    185058991246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,327 miles (+1,141)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    667474591278
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass13,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,186 miles
    Test number
    141950820369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail13,186 miles (+6,255)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,186 miles
    Test number
    154264110390
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass6,931 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,931 miles
    Test number
    242181779465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail2,201 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,201 miles
    Test number
    153733038197
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass2,201 miles (-81,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,201 miles
    Test number
    371683238126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass83,920 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,920 miles
    Test number
    183594297121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,447 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    172980155266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S782 DKO

Does S782 DKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S782 DKO is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S782 DKO?
The MOT on S782 DKO is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S782 DKO done?
S782 DKO was recorded at 85,008 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 231 miles a year.
Has S782 DKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S782 DKO has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S782 DKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S782 DKO find?
S782 DKO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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