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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

S789 KTSMOT history

S789 KTS is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2024.

S789 KTS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
106,494 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2024
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 KTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 KTS was last recorded at 106,494 miles on 31 Mar 2024, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,138 miles · 29 Sept 2011
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
1,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,494 miles
  • 2011 – 106,138 miles
  • 2009 – 104,398 miles
  • 2008 – 97,269 miles
  • 2007 – 87,759 miles
  • 2006 – 77,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,494 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    249044307663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208391116043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,138 miles3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,138 miles
    Test number
    365682171438
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  4. PassMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    384613590407
    • DangerousOil leak

  5. FailMileage not read8 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    600291570217
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass104,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    162799809285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,398 miles (+7,129)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    492749009200
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls perished.
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass97,269 miles (+7)14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    381970618281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail97,262 miles (+9,503)1 dangerous4 failures14 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    531996708257
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass87,759 miles (+10,448)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    682676107289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass77,311 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    77,311 miles
    Test number
    623881846255
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cuts in N/S/F tyre wall

Questions about S789 KTS

Does S789 KTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 KTS expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 KTS?
The MOT on S789 KTS expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 KTS done?
S789 KTS was recorded at 106,494 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2024, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
Has S789 KTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 KTS has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2011.
Has the mileage on S789 KTS 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 KTS find?
S789 KTS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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