Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S784 CROMOT history
S784 CRO is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 154,169 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S784 CRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S784 CRO was last recorded at 154,169 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,488 miles · 18 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,681 miles
- Average per year
- 4,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,169 miles
- 2023 – 152,488 miles
- 2022 – 142,596 miles
- 2021 – 140,735 miles
- 2020 – 136,457 miles
- 2019 – 128,370 miles
- 2018 – 126,464 miles
- 2017 – 125,611 miles
- 2016 – 122,284 miles
- 2014 – 118,600 miles
- 2013 – 112,873 miles
- 2012 – 108,374 miles
- 2011 – 103,466 miles
- 2010 – 97,335 miles
- 2009 – 92,815 miles
- 2008 – 88,036 miles
- 2007 – 84,988 miles
- 2006 – 81,141 miles
- 2005 – 77,346 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,169 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,169 miles (+1,681)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 154,169 miles
- Test number
- 142981387063
- AdvisoryCentral Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,488 miles (+9,892)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 152,488 miles
- Test number
- 937266625428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,596 miles (+1,861)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 142,596 miles
- Test number
- 904951686879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,735 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 140,735 miles
- Test number
- 444764596793
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass136,457 miles (+8,087)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 136,457 miles
- Test number
- 447945440687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,370 miles (+1,906)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,370 miles
- Test number
- 691931434668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,464 miles (+853)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 126,464 miles
- Test number
- 158553049257
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,611 miles (+3,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 125,611 miles
- Test number
- 786751807645
- AdvisoryBall joint slightly corroded but serviceable steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass122,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 122,284 miles
- Test number
- 260561164300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,284 miles (+3,684)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,284 miles
- Test number
- 269656725901
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
Pass118,600 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 118,600 miles
- Test number
- 516188704394
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,600 miles (+5,727)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,600 miles
- Test number
- 516834304370
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,873 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 112,873 miles
- Test number
- 828773303382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,863 miles (+4,489)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,863 miles
- Test number
- 509662703312
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Pass108,374 miles (+4,908)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 108,374 miles
- Test number
- 226713282289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 103,466 miles
- Test number
- 109364311321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,463 miles (+6,128)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,463 miles
- Test number
- 826944011399
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass97,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 97,335 miles
- Test number
- 294145590234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,335 miles (+4,520)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,335 miles
- Test number
- 973172490280
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 92,815 miles
- Test number
- 193540029355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,814 miles (+4,778)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,814 miles
- Test number
- 930543819356
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass88,036 miles (+3,048)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 88,036 miles
- Test number
- 902227418386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,988 miles (+3,847)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 84,988 miles
- Test number
- 870043427346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,141 miles (+3,795)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 81,141 miles
- Test number
- 123615226358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 77,346 miles
- Test number
- 950939275245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S784 CRO
- Does S784 CRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S784 CRO expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S784 CRO?
- The MOT on S784 CRO expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S784 CRO done?
- S784 CRO was recorded at 154,169 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 4,009 miles a year.
- Has S784 CRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S784 CRO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2016.
- Has the mileage on S784 CRO 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 S784 CRO find?
- S784 CRO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: central track rod end ball joint has slight play; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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