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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S784 WTUMOT history

S784 WTU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

S784 WTU red 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
93,038 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S784 WTU
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
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S784 WTU was last recorded at 93,038 miles on 18 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,035 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,038 miles
  • 2025 – 90,293 miles
  • 2024 – 86,409 miles
  • 2023 – 86,373 miles
  • 2022 – 84,091 miles
  • 2021 – 80,636 miles
  • 2020 – 78,160 miles
  • 2019 – 76,393 miles
  • 2018 – 73,141 miles
  • 2017 – 70,605 miles
  • 2016 – 67,507 miles
  • 2015 – 62,786 miles
  • 2014 – 57,736 miles
  • 2013 – 52,742 miles
  • 2012 – 47,984 miles
  • 2011 – 44,250 miles
  • 2010 – 40,157 miles
  • 2009 – 37,971 miles
  • 2008 – 34,130 miles
  • 2007 – 31,555 miles
  • 2006 – 28,717 miles
  • 2005 – 26,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,038 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,038 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    726956068306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail93,035 miles (+2,742)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    960093995592
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exhaust mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass90,293 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    258055549683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail90,281 miles (+3,872)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    112777790096
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass86,409 miles (+36)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    848998000972
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail86,373 miles (+2,282)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    254618437635
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass84,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    580633727708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail84,091 miles (+3,455)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    326775487043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,636 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    595418152091
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,160 miles (+1,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    292780159276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,393 miles (+3,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    526592659645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,141 miles (+2,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    229842876705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering ram has a slight worn bush

  13. Pass70,605 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    492248110186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail70,603 miles (+3,096)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    413710420363
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,507 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    761240750646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,786 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    326992422018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,736 miles (+4,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    206248204303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass52,742 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,742 miles
    Test number
    278580413349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,984 miles (+3,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    327526382419
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass44,250 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    776926901306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,214 miles (+4,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,214 miles
    Test number
    318309591461
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass40,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    650092100317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,157 miles (+2,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    483431000304
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail37,971 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,971 miles
    Test number
    273660209399
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass37,971 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,971 miles
    Test number
    924470409384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,130 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,130 miles
    Test number
    461809288299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,555 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,555 miles
    Test number
    820045007365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,717 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,717 miles
    Test number
    971487096214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    814176005329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S784 WTU

Does S784 WTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S784 WTU is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S784 WTU?
The MOT on S784 WTU is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S784 WTU done?
S784 WTU was recorded at 93,038 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,218 miles a year.
Has S784 WTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S784 WTU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S784 WTU 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 WTU find?
S784 WTU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre; front oil leak, but not excessive diff; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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