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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S787 AWPMOT history

S787 AWP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

S787 AWP silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,185 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 AWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 AWP was last recorded at 123,185 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,579 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,185 miles
  • 2025 – 121,579 miles
  • 2023 – 120,287 miles
  • 2022 – 120,080 miles
  • 2020 – 117,037 miles
  • 2019 – 98,131 miles
  • 2018 – 92,573 miles
  • 2017 – 91,660 miles
  • 2016 – 90,926 miles
  • 2015 – 89,849 miles
  • 2014 – 88,598 miles
  • 2013 – 87,392 miles
  • 2012 – 86,586 miles
  • 2011 – 85,803 miles
  • 2010 – 85,115 miles
  • 2009 – 84,412 miles
  • 2008 – 83,379 miles
  • 2007 – 81,895 miles
  • 2006 – 80,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,185 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,185 miles (+1,606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    927963604026
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass121,579 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,579 miles
    Test number
    474012767750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass120,287 miles (+207)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,287 miles
    Test number
    529888420475
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,080 miles (+52)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    655725075824
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,028 miles (+2,991)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,028 miles
    Test number
    350024080334
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlights converted to led (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering locking device missing split pins missing all track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,037 miles (+18,906)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    912128717345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,131 miles (+5,558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    725500503599
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,573 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    237929469146
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission

  9. Pass91,660 miles (+734)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    695352778486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass90,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    247753027421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,926 miles (+1,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,926 miles
    Test number
    989298644683
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass89,849 miles (+1,251)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    929070625057
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  13. Pass88,598 miles (+1,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    237562924011
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass87,392 miles (+806)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,392 miles
    Test number
    109213923037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leaks from front axle & gearbox

  15. Pass86,586 miles (+783)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    637424222079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft rear universal joint slightly worn
    • NoteRear axle support arm ball joint has slight play

  16. Pass85,803 miles (+688)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    699567521000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle upper support arm swivel joint has slight play

  17. Pass85,115 miles (+703)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,115 miles
    Test number
    861621620060
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft uj

  18. Pass84,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    731619629068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail84,412 miles (+1,033)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    764599129017
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass83,379 miles (+1,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    824847108048
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass81,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    241778207006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail81,895 miles (+914)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    663928607083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass80,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    200548216099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 AWP

Does S787 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 AWP is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S787 AWP?
The MOT on S787 AWP is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 AWP done?
S787 AWP was recorded at 123,185 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has S787 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 AWP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S787 AWP 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 S787 AWP find?
S787 AWP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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