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Land Rover Defender

Yellow · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S782 KCCMOT history

S782 KCC is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 249,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S782 KCC yellow 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
249,478 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S782 KCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S782 KCC was last recorded at 249,478 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,851 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,627 miles
Average per year
7,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,478 miles
  • 2025 – 246,851 miles
  • 2024 – 245,307 miles
  • 2023 – 238,084 miles
  • 2022 – 229,395 miles
  • 2020 – 222,681 miles
  • 2019 – 216,128 miles
  • 2018 – 208,979 miles
  • 2017 – 202,522 miles
  • 2016 – 193,185 miles
  • 2015 – 183,360 miles
  • 2014 – 172,505 miles
  • 2013 – 163,794 miles
  • 2011 – 149,164 miles
  • 2010 – 143,928 miles
  • 2009 – 137,208 miles
  • 2008 – 125,856 miles
  • 2007 – 117,163 miles
  • 2006 – 108,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,478 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 Lower swivel joint worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside floor corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,478 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    249,478 miles
    Test number
    623965410468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,851 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    246,851 miles
    Test number
    626210097106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass245,307 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    245,307 miles
    Test number
    443503083293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass238,084 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    238,084 miles
    Test number
    316130930125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass229,395 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    229,395 miles
    Test number
    284321216722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass222,681 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    222,681 miles
    Test number
    857628275529
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer rigger area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A piller corroded in side cab with in 30cm of door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg from centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTub and body supports corroded

  7. Fail222,681 miles (+6,553)1 repaired16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,681 miles
    Test number
    614588980049
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all spring seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer rigger area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A piller corroded in side cab with in 30cm of door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg from centre to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTub and body supports corroded

  8. Pass216,128 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    216,128 miles
    Test number
    399955102508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower swivel joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar in side of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryBulk head corroded round brake servo
    • AdvisoryRear A frame bushes perishing

  9. Fail216,115 miles (+7,136)13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,115 miles
    Test number
    608135476929
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar by door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mounting behind drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower swivel joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar in side of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryBulk head corroded round brake servo
    • AdvisoryRear A frame bushes perishing

  10. Pass208,979 miles (+6,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    208,979 miles
    Test number
    418659820946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body/chassis

  11. Pass202,522 miles (+9,337)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    202,522 miles
    Test number
    300350200584
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting deteriorated

  12. Pass193,185 miles (+9,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    193,185 miles
    Test number
    204285098864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass183,360 miles (+10,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    183,360 miles
    Test number
    594915647604
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass172,505 miles (+8,711)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    172,505 miles
    Test number
    336453624376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

  15. Pass163,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,794 miles
    Test number
    458144423470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail163,794 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,794 miles
    Test number
    936479713302
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426640922432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,164 miles (+5,236)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    696124211369
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside and nearside drag link end rubber boots split
    • NoteRear axle top ball joint slight play

  19. Pass143,928 miles (+6,720)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    143,928 miles
    Test number
    412673810477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear chassis section is slightly corroded

  20. Pass137,208 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    292953829335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail137,188 miles (+11,332)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,188 miles
    Test number
    394237909334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass125,856 miles (+8,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    125,856 miles
    Test number
    730289708358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass117,163 miles (+8,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    117,163 miles
    Test number
    180877397275
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  24. Pass108,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    373866886438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Questions about S782 KCC

Does S782 KCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S782 KCC is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S782 KCC?
The MOT on S782 KCC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S782 KCC done?
S782 KCC was recorded at 249,478 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,196 miles a year.
Has S782 KCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S782 KCC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S782 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 S782 KCC find?
S782 KCC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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