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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S789 AWPMOT history

S789 AWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S789 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,603 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 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
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 AWP was last recorded at 110,603 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,005 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,598 miles
Average per year
1,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,603 miles
  • 2025 – 109,005 miles
  • 2024 – 107,868 miles
  • 2023 – 106,978 miles
  • 2022 – 105,269 miles
  • 2021 – 103,809 miles
  • 2020 – 102,448 miles
  • 2019 – 101,966 miles
  • 2018 – 100,748 miles
  • 2017 – 99,769 miles
  • 2016 – 98,984 miles
  • 2014 – 98,159 miles
  • 2013 – 96,370 miles
  • 2012 – 95,653 miles
  • 2011 – 94,676 miles
  • 2010 – 93,375 miles
  • 2009 – 91,885 miles
  • 2008 – 91,001 miles
  • 2007 – 89,276 miles
  • 2006 – 87,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,603 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat frame exposed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,603 miles (+1,598)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,603 miles
    Test number
    691273771508
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat frame exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  2. Pass109,005 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    994576091516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,868 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    625130175527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,978 miles (+1,709)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,978 miles
    Test number
    187949356163
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,269 miles (+1,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    867508221643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,809 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    710915270811
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat cushion torn but secure

  7. Pass102,448 miles (+482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    712739652800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower door hinge has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower door hinge has play
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass101,966 miles (+1,218)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    325893415613
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat base worn

  9. Pass100,748 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    376753014679
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox

  10. Pass99,769 miles (+785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,769 miles
    Test number
    556368047213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn

  11. Pass98,984 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    337201305002
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  12. Fail98,159 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    316957854314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass98,159 miles (+1,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    429877754429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass96,900 miles (+530)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    256748004040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside steering drop arm ball joint rubber deteriorated

  15. Pass96,370 miles (+717)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    499469003086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth headlamp patterns vauge
    • NoteFront propshaft uj worn
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint gaiter deterioated

  16. Pass95,653 miles (+977)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    189287912427
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlamp patterns dim

  17. Pass94,676 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    558383411037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,375 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    544021020033
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail93,375 miles (+1,490)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    693521920016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail91,885 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,885 miles
    Test number
    520842829028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass91,885 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,885 miles
    Test number
    563812529007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,001 miles (+1,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,001 miles
    Test number
    363381018054
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  23. Pass89,276 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    402319107078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    304076916046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S789 AWP

Does S789 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 AWP is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 AWP?
The MOT on S789 AWP is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 AWP done?
S789 AWP was recorded at 110,603 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,131 miles a year.
Has S789 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 AWP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on S789 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 S789 AWP find?
S789 AWP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both front hub seals weeping; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 13 more.

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