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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S788 AWPMOT history

S788 AWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

S788 AWP green 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,678 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 AWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 AWP was last recorded at 59,678 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,877 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
1,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,678 miles
  • 2024 – 57,877 miles
  • 2023 – 55,530 miles
  • 2022 – 53,844 miles
  • 2021 – 51,967 miles
  • 2020 – 50,190 miles
  • 2019 – 46,506 miles
  • 2018 – 44,653 miles
  • 2017 – 42,051 miles
  • 2016 – 41,625 miles
  • 2014 – 41,066 miles
  • 2013 – 39,680 miles
  • 2012 – 39,125 miles
  • 2011 – 38,261 miles
  • 2010 – 36,824 miles
  • 2009 – 33,992 miles
  • 2008 – 31,713 miles
  • 2007 – 30,057 miles
  • 2006 – 29,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,678 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S/F seat base worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,678 miles (+1,801)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    704442204751
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F seat base worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,877 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    824567436993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,530 miles (+1,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    418406463433
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from n/s/f swivel joint

  4. Pass53,844 miles (+1,877)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    518649575240
    • AdvisoryBODY DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT WINGS
    • AdvisoryDRIVEWRS SEAT BASE WORN
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass51,967 miles (+1,777)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,967 miles
    Test number
    313775384869
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass50,190 miles (+1,927)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,190 miles
    Test number
    310453435132
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear corroded and support braces weakened
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat base worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody damage on front wings

  7. Pass48,263 miles (+1,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    355808331097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from various engine parts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,506 miles (+1,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    192400996033
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass44,653 miles (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    400842333814
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass42,051 miles (+426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    482136441645
    • 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

  11. Pass41,625 miles (+559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    476564025793
    • 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)

  12. Pass41,066 miles (+832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    687217954397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass40,234 miles (+554)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    456220214042
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  14. Pass39,680 miles (+555)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,680 miles
    Test number
    365948903074
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle mounting arm ball joint has slight play

  15. Pass39,125 miles (+864)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,125 miles
    Test number
    485672812074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle support arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  16. Pass38,261 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,261 miles
    Test number
    606432411070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,824 miles (+2,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    823543210044
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bush slightly worn

  18. Pass33,992 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,992 miles
    Test number
    570522529070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,991 miles (+2,278)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    883951929026
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass31,713 miles (+1,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    390915818051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass30,057 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    673410117046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass29,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    291472716069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 AWP

Does S788 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S788 AWP is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S788 AWP?
The MOT on S788 AWP is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S788 AWP done?
S788 AWP was recorded at 59,678 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,506 miles a year.
Has S788 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 AWP has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2009.
Has the mileage on S788 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 S788 AWP find?
S788 AWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 8 more.

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