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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S787 HGXMOT history

S787 HGX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

S787 HGX red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
186,259 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 HGX
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
11 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 HGX was last recorded at 186,259 miles on 23 May 2023, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,195 miles · 12 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,259 miles
  • 2020 – 186,195 miles
  • 2018 – 186,155 miles
  • 2016 – 185,804 miles
  • 2015 – 185,528 miles
  • 2014 – 184,628 miles
  • 2013 – 181,768 miles
  • 2012 – 174,394 miles
  • 2011 – 173,878 miles
  • 2009 – 172,988 miles
  • 2008 – 172,157 miles
  • 2006 – 164,542 miles
  • 2005 – 140,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,259 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,259 miles
    Test number
    435385167396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass186,195 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,195 miles
    Test number
    998388154564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to rear valance

  3. Pass186,155 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    186,155 miles
    Test number
    962013211865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,804 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    185,804 miles
    Test number
    101975107966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass185,528 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    185,528 miles
    Test number
    959860645110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,628 miles (+2,860)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    184,628 miles
    Test number
    335689644189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail181,768 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,768 miles
    Test number
    478803443135
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  8. Pass181,768 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    181,768 miles
    Test number
    545763143130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,394 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    174,394 miles
    Test number
    646960632143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,878 miles (+890)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    173,878 miles
    Test number
    928085921336
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly rusty.
    • NoteBoth front universal joints slightly worn.
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked.
    • NoteFuel filter slightly daamp.
    • NoteOffside front steering idler ball joint slightly worn.
    • NoteSlight stiffness in steering.

  11. Pass172,988 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    172,988 miles
    Test number
    882670339347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,979 miles (+822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,979 miles
    Test number
    912396019318
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass172,157 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    172,157 miles
    Test number
    843422028179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,151 miles (+7,609)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,151 miles
    Test number
    254911128467
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass164,542 miles (+23,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    164,542 miles
    Test number
    640132736378
    • NoteOffside wiper-blade split
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front seat-belt

  16. Pass140,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    140,661 miles
    Test number
    582204635322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,661 miles3 failures3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,661 miles
    Test number
    880794835330
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteLong travel of parking brake
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm joint

Questions about S787 HGX

Does S787 HGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 HGX expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 HGX?
The MOT on S787 HGX expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 HGX done?
S787 HGX was recorded at 186,259 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has S787 HGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 HGX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S787 HGX 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 HGX find?
S787 HGX passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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